Running on Empty
Seen it?2006 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.
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 powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 557 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bülent Akinci
- Jens HarzerBurkhard Wagner
- Susanne MennerGast
- Marina GalicCarolin Wagner
- Anna Maria MüheHeike
- Tom JahnWalter Rösler
- Mehdi NebbouRashid
- Hussi KutlucanHerr Wokalek
- Oliver MarloHerr Hauser
- Christian BlümelCharlie
- Patrizia MorescoFrau Wokalek