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The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.
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- Where can I watch Running on Empty online?
- You can stream Running on Empty on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Running on Empty come out?
- Running on Empty was released in 1988.
- What genre is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty is a drama, romance, and crime film.
- How long is Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty runs about 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- Who stars in Running on Empty?
- Running on Empty stars Christine Lahti, River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, and Jonas Abry.
- How is Running on Empty rated?
- Running on Empty currently scores 7.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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