The Indian Runner
Seen it?1991 | 127 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$191K worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Penn
- David MorseJoe Roberts
- Viggo MortensenFrank Roberts
- Valeria GolinoMaria
- Patricia ArquetteDorothy
- Charles BronsonMr. Roberts
- Sandy DennisMrs. Roberts
- Dennis HopperCaesar
- Jordan RhodesRandall
- Enzo RossiRafael
- Harry CrewsMr. Baker