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Runaway

"IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all."

December 14, 1984 1h 40m 5.5/10 (275 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Runaway is a science fiction/crime film. directed by Michael Crichton.

Starring Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, and Gene Simmons

Synopsis

In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 14, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.5/10 Mixed (275 votes)
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Budget $8M Production budget
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Box Office $6.8M 0.8x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$8,000,000
Revenue
$6,770,587

Production Companies

  • TriStar Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Runaway about?

In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... a...

Who directed Runaway?

Runaway was directed by Michael Crichton.

How long is Runaway?

Runaway has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Runaway released?

Runaway was released on December 14, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Runaway?

The main cast of Runaway includes Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw.

Is Runaway worth watching?

Runaway has a user rating of 5.5/10 based on 275 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.