Plot Summary
A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.
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Director & Crew
Amir Naderi
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The Runner (1984) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the TMDB rating of The Runner?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 42 votes.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner was directed by Amir Naderi and released in 1984.
How long is The Runner?
The Runner has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1984-12-20
- Status
- Released