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R Released Aug 9 1h 31m Romance Comedy TRAILER for List
17% Tomatometer 18 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Keir Gilchrist, Lucy Hale, Francesca Eastwood and comic legend Jim Gaffigan star in a brilliantly quirky romantic comedy about celebrating life and living it to its fullest. Mortimer is an odd but clever young man living a lukewarm existence in California's San Fernando Valley until he receives some life-changing news. Determined to make the most of every day, Mort sets out on a spirited quest to find meaning in his existence and discovers the girl of his dreams along the way.
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Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com There’s almost nothing to savor from this movie past its initial premise, and, like a funeral that drags on in the summer heat, takes far too long to get to its inevitable conclusion. Rated: 0/4 Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Presumably starting off as a dark comedy before morphing into a rather routine—and unfunny—romcom, this odd, bland movie seems to have been built from bits of other movies with minimal effort. Rated: 2/5 Sep 1, 2024 Full Review Laura Hiros Rincón de cine Running on Empty is just that, a reconciliation with death in a light and forceful style that achieves an entertaining film, and a direct and clear message: learn to live that life simply ends. [Full Review in Spanish] Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 31, 2024 Full Review Jackie K. Cooper jackiekcooper.com Runs out of entertainment gas early into the film. Huffs and puffs its way to the end. Rated: 4/10 Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Ben Gibbons Screen Rant Running on Empty lacks a specific direction or tone throughout, with the messaging and the humor appearing directly in contrast to each other. Rated: 1.5/5 Aug 16, 2024 Full Review Joel Copling Spectrum Culture Running on Empty is so distracted from what really works about its central scenario that it keeps the movie at a regrettable distance. Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Lomax L The best thing about this movie is the music. it's kind of funny but overall its not that great. 50/50 is 100 times better than this movie. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 10/05/24 Full Review Kim F Very funny with a timeless message. Jim Gaffigan is great! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Ken S A fun mix of originality, dark comedy, heartfelt. Great cast! Great chemistry between Gilchrist and Hale. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/27/24 Full Review Rebecca C Running On Empty is a must watch! I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and could not help but fall in love with Mort- the main character. The twists and turns of his adventures kept me focused to enjoy until the end. A dark comedy you cannot miss! I will be watching it again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/31/24 Full Review Josie M Running on Empty ('24) is a low budget indie that punches above it's weight. In a wasteland of IP generated films, this movie gives us a modern return to individual storytelling and cinematic experience. The desire to neatly squish this film into a genre misses the point of the film for the viewer. The film moves well with a good ensemble, compelling visuals, and will leave you with some food for thought after the last frame has run. What a different world we could have if American cinema returned to creative, independent storytelling. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/19/24 Full Review Ray S This quirky, unconventional, and lyrical romantic comedy shares more in common with After Hours than It Ends With Us. Keir Gilchrist and Lucy Hale have genuine chemistry and Francesca Eastwood and Jim Gaffigan are obviously enjoying themselves. If you're in the right mood, it's infectious. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Keir Gilchrist, Lucy Hale, Francesca Eastwood and comic legend Jim Gaffigan star in a brilliantly quirky romantic comedy about celebrating life and living it to its fullest. Mortimer is an odd but clever young man living a lukewarm existence in California's San Fernando Valley until he receives some life-changing news. Determined to make the most of every day, Mort sets out on a spirited quest to find meaning in his existence and discovers the girl of his dreams along the way.
Director
Daniel André
Producer
Robert Ogden Barnum, Greg Lauritano, Daniel André, Lucas Jarach, Luke Daniels
Screenwriter
Daniel André
Distributor
Lionsgate
Production Co
Analog 77 Films, Lucky 13 Productions, Redwire Pictures
Rating
R (Language and Sexual Content)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 9, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2024
Runtime
1h 31m
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