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In 1971, Arthur and Annie Pope blew up a napalm lab to protest the war... Ever since then they have been on the run from the FBI. They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his. Read more

Starring	River Phoenix, Christine Lahti, Martha Plimpton, Judd Hirsch
Director	Sidney Lumet
Genres	Drama

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- Growing up is hard, but the difficulties are compounded for 17-year-old Danny Pope (Phoenix) by the fact that Mom and... read more on Time Out
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  monster
  
  when they told me rem's monsterwas about river phoenix i was already beyond my fear of johnny depp, but i had seen it in cinema and hated the parent's ... read more »
  
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  - 10 Jan 2008 at 01:06
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  Brilliant movie!
  
  First time watching it and I love it! River Phoenix was a great actor! Such a shame he had to go so soon :(
  
  But the movie is great! I absolutely ... read more »
  
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- - Baker89
  - 9 reviews
  - 04 May 2011 at 18:44
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  Running on Empty
  
  I saw this when it was first released, mainly because of Christine Lahti, one of my all-time favourite actresses. She did not disappoint. It was good to see 60/... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 07 Nov 2010 at 14:07
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  Both entertaining and intelligent
  
  Sidney Lumet is still directing films into his 9th decade. That says something for his longevity within the business. One of his strengths is that he is very ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 546 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Sep 2010 at 13:13
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  Running on Empty
  
  An interesting storyline, but one that perhaps lacks in excitement. Enjoyable performances by both River Phoenix and Christine Lahti.
  
  Conventional ... read more »
  
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- - LadyDarbonville
  - 60 reviews
  - South West, England
  - 11 Aug 2009 at 01:34
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  Not bad, but not stunning either
  
  This is one of those unassuming, but well acted films which don't deliver impact at the time but stay with you. I suppose partially due to the early death ... read more »
  
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  - Swaffham
  - 07 Jun 2009 at 12:07
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  Little lost boy.
  
  This could never be described as a 'great' film, but it does have some wonderful moments where real talent from all the cast shines out. River Phoenix ... read more »
  
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  - Salford
  - 29 Nov 2008 at 09:25
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  Not bad, not good
  
  This is an average film, with some good acting, but it does drag in parts. It seems terribly dated now as well. But River Phoenix was a lovely and talented lad... read more »
  
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- - LeahSublime
  - 15 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 15:41
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  Serious
  
  An earnest film about two boys growing up in a family which has been, and still is, revolting against the establishment. The acting is serious and at times ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
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  - Lydbury North
  - 21 Apr 2008 at 11:32
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  Lovely River
  
  Excellent aciting in this movie. Made me very sad that River Phoenix died at such an early age. Story kept a good pace, and charactrisation was strong. Only ... read more »
  
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  - Bristol
  - 09 Mar 2008 at 20:32
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  - 9
  monster
  
  when they told me rem's monsterwas about river phoenix i was already beyond my fear of johnny depp, but i had seen it in cinema and hated the parent's ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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- - a customer
  - London
  - 10 Jan 2008 at 01:06
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- - 26
  - 9
  monster
  
  when they told me rem's monsterwas about river phoenix i was already beyond my fear of johnny depp, but i had seen it in cinema and hated the parent's ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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  - London
  - 10 Jan 2008 at 01:06
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  Yes, I'm a sentimental fool....
  
  ....but I love this movie.
  
  The gentle direction of Sidney Lumet combined with a strong ensemble cast give you a real emotional engagement with the ... read more »
  
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  - south east London
  - 19 Dec 2005 at 13:43
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  beyond description
  
  As the title suggests, this film does not fit neatly inbto a category, as it is part political, part family in trouble, part coming of age, but rises above ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 27 Apr 2006 at 21:28
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  Both entertaining and intelligent
  
  Sidney Lumet is still directing films into his 9th decade. That says something for his longevity within the business. One of his strengths is that he is very ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 920360
- - Zamy
  - 546 reviews
  - London
  - 03 Sep 2010 at 13:13
- - 1
  - 0
  Running on Empty
  
  I saw this when it was first released, mainly because of Christine Lahti, one of my all-time favourite actresses. She did not disappoint. It was good to see 60/... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 937821
- - a customer
  - London
  - 07 Nov 2010 at 14:07
- - 1
  - 0
  Brilliant movie!
  
  First time watching it and I love it! River Phoenix was a great actor! Such a shame he had to go so soon :(
  
  But the movie is great! I absolutely ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 988991
- - Baker89
  - 9 reviews
  - 04 May 2011 at 18:44
- - 0
  - 0
  Lovely River
  
  Excellent aciting in this movie. Made me very sad that River Phoenix died at such an early age. Story kept a good pace, and charactrisation was strong. Only ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 537159
- - a customer
  - Bristol
  - 09 Mar 2008 at 20:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Serious
  
  An earnest film about two boys growing up in a family which has been, and still is, revolting against the establishment. The acting is serious and at times ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 556391
- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 21 Apr 2008 at 11:32
- - 0
  - 0
  Not bad, not good
  
  This is an average film, with some good acting, but it does drag in parts. It seems terribly dated now as well. But River Phoenix was a lovely and talented lad... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 639860
- - LeahSublime
  - 15 reviews
  - London
  - 06 Oct 2008 at 15:41
- - 0
  - 0
  Little lost boy.
  
  This could never be described as a 'great' film, but it does have some wonderful moments where real talent from all the cast shines out. River Phoenix ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 666115
- - a customer
  - Salford
  - 29 Nov 2008 at 09:25

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  In 1971, Arthur and Annie Pope blew up a napalm lab to protest the war... Ever since then they have been on the run from the FBI. They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his. ...