Runaway Car (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1997, Runaway Car is an action, comedy, adventure and tv movie film directed by Jack Sholder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A nurse apprentice, who had a bad day at work, meets a computer programmer at a car garage. The man is urged to go somewhere, but his car is not ready yet, so the nurse offers him a ride. Before leaving the man, they pick up the nurse's baby nephew. Once on the street, they almost run over a young man. Not knowing if he is hurt, they pick up the man too. But the worst luck begins when the car brakes break down
Who’s in it. Runaway Car stars Judge Reinhold as Ed Lautner, Nina Siemaszko as Jenny Todd, Brian Hooks as Dexter "Dex" Strang and Paul Eiding as Wally Baird, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Runaway Car has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Runaway Car page.
If you liked it. Fans of Runaway Car 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 Runaway Car (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Runaway Car change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Runaway Car worth watching?
- Runaway Car holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Runaway Car?
- Runaway Car stars Judge Reinhold, Nina Siemaszko, Brian Hooks, Paul Eiding and Glenn Morshower.
- When was Runaway Car released?
- Runaway Car was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.