The Runway (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, The Runway is a comedy and drama film directed by Ian Power, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The Runway is inspired by the true story of a South American pilot who landed his plane near Mallow, in 1983. Against all odds, the people of the town came together to build a runway to get him home and briefly caught the imagination of the nation. It is the story of Paco, a young boy without a father who adopts the pilot and convinces the town to build a runway to get him home.
Who’s in it. The Runway stars Demián Bichir as Ernesto Cordoba, Kerry Condon as Grace Thomas, James Cosmo as Shutherland and Jamie Kierans as Paco Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Runway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Runway page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runway (2010)?
- In US, The Runway 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 Runway worth watching?
- The Runway holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Runway?
- The Runway stars Demián Bichir, Kerry Condon, James Cosmo, Jamie Kierans and Donncha Crowley.
- When was The Runway released?
- The Runway was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.