The Indian Runner (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1991, The Indian Runner is a drama film directed by Sean Penn, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.
Who’s in it. The Indian Runner stars David Morse as Joe Roberts, Viggo Mortensen as Frank Roberts, Valeria Golino as Maria and Patricia Arquette as Dorothy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Indian Runner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $191.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Indian Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Indian Runner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Indian Runner (1991)?
- In US, The Indian Runner is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Indian Runner worth watching?
- The Indian Runner holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Indian Runner?
- The Indian Runner stars David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette and Charles Bronson.
- When was The Indian Runner released?
- The Indian Runner was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.