The Runnin' Kind
Seen it?1989 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Tailor-made for anyone who wants a laugh and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
As next in line to take over his father's law firm, Ohio rich kid Joey's life is all planned out. But a chance encounter with a gorgeous, free-spirited female rock drummer inspires Joey to chuck his plans and move to Los Angeles, where he hooks up with an all-girl rock band and learns the ins and outs of the L.A. music underground.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Max Tash
- David PackerJoey Curtis
- Steven EckholdtShaun
- Larry CoxRudy
- Brie HowardThunder
- Kenneth TigarStan Shank
- Keith MillsMr. Dickstein
- Susan StrasbergCarol Curtis
- JanakiJesse
- Susan UrsittiMarsha
- Ric ManciniMr. Tataglia