Running Scared
Seen it?1986 | 107 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Action
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
Two street-wise Chicago cops have to shake off some rust after returning from a Key West vacation to pursue a drug dealer that nearly killed them in the past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$39 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 104K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Hyams
- Gregory HinesRay Hughes
- Billy CrystalDanny Costanzo
- Steven BauerDet. Frank Sigliano
- Darlanne FluegelAnna Costanzo
- Joe PantolianoSnake
- Dan HedayaCaptain Logan
- Jon GriesDet. Tony Montoya
- Tracy ReedMaryann
- Jimmy SmitsJulio Gonzales
- John DiSantiVinnie