Nowhere to Run (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1993, Nowhere to Run is an action, thriller, drama and romance film directed by Robert Harmon, running about 94 minutes. “When the law can't protect the innocent, the only hero left is an outlaw.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.

Who’s in it. Nowhere to Run stars Jean-Claude Van Damme as Sam Gillen, Rosanna Arquette as Clydie Anderson, Kieran Culkin as Mike 'Mookie' Anderson and Ted Levine as Mr. Dunston, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Nowhere to Run has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Nowhere to Run page.

If you liked it. Fans of Nowhere to Run tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Nowhere to Run (1993)?
In US, Nowhere to Run is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Nowhere to Run worth watching?
Nowhere to Run holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Nowhere to Run?
Nowhere to Run stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rosanna Arquette, Kieran Culkin, Ted Levine and Tiffany Taubman.
When was Nowhere to Run released?
Nowhere to Run was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.