The Runner (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2015, The Runner is a drama film directed by Austin Stark, running about 90 minutes. “Power always comes at a price” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the aftermath of the BP oil spill, an idealistic but imperfect New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) finds his plans of restoration unraveling as his own life becomes contaminated with corruption, scandal and deceit.
Who’s in it. The Runner stars Nicolas Cage as Colin Price, Sarah Paulson as Kate Haber, Connie Nielsen as Deborah Price and Peter Fonda as Rayne Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runner (2015)?
- In US, The Runner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Runner worth watching?
- The Runner holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Runner?
- The Runner stars Nicolas Cage, Sarah Paulson, Connie Nielsen, Peter Fonda and Bryan Batt.
- When was The Runner released?
- The Runner was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.