Is Runaway Train scary?

MyCinema has not rated Runaway Train for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Runaway Train in the US?

Runaway Train streams on History Vault, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Runaway Train?

Runaway Train runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Is Runaway Train suitable for kids?

Runaway Train is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19851h 51mAction / Thriller / Drama / Adventure

Runaway Train

Name: Runaway Train
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1985-11-15
Duration: 111 min

Desperate, and determined to survive.

A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security.

TMDB audience score

Based on 692 votes

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Availability in the US

Where the story is waiting

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Runaway Train at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 51m

At 1h 51m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller · Drama · Adventure

TMDB files it under action, thriller, drama, and adventure.

US availability

1 subscription · 3 free · 1 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: History Vault. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 692 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Runaway Train tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 51m.
It is included with History Vault in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 692 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Runaway Train

Is Runaway Train scary?: MyCinema has not rated Runaway Train for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Runaway Train in the US?: Runaway Train streams on History Vault, is free on The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV, and can be rented from Apple TV Store in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Runaway Train?: Runaway Train runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
Is Runaway Train suitable for kids?: Runaway Train is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.