Running on Empty

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Running on Empty

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Released Aug 9

1h 31m

Romance

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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kpk k

Semi-Dark Comedy based on a world with an oddity where Mr Normal is surrounded by Quirky Characters in bizarre situations. Heartfelt and fast paced. The less you know about the premise the better.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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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

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Kim F

Very funny with a timeless message. Jim Gaffigan is great!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/27/24

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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

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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

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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

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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: Redwire Pictures, Analog 77 Films, Lucky 13 Productions
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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