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Movie Info

Release Date: November 15, 1985
Runtime: 111 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (19)
Genres:
Drama Action Thriller Adventure
Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $7,936,012
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
🍅
83%
Tomatometer
67
67/100
Metacritic
🎬
7.0/10
TMDB
634 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
36,524 votes
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Runaway Train

1985

"Escape is the only option in endless motion."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El tren de la muerte: La huida? 🇫🇷 FR: Runaway Train, à bout de course? 🇩🇪 DE: Express in die Hölle? 🇮🇹 IT: A trenta secondi dalla fine? 🇯🇵 JA: Boso kikansha? All international titles (19) →

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
2 Nominations
3 Total
Golden Globes
1
Oscars
2 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner Result
1986 Oscars Best Actor Jon Voight Nominated
1986 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Eric Roberts Nominated
1985 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Jon Voight Winner
Year Festival Category Winner
1985 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Jon Voight
Year Festival Category Winner
1986 Oscars Best Actor Jon Voight
1986 Oscars Best Supporting Actor Eric Roberts

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Box Office

Budget: $9,000,000
Revenue: $7,936,012
Profit -$-1,063,988
ROI -11.8% (0.9x)

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Keywords

#train 33 #prison escape 24 #alaska 11 #attempt to escape 6 #train accident 4 #prison warden 4 #freezing 4

Trivia & Fun Facts about Runaway Train

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of Alaska, which added to the authenticity of the brutal winter setting that the characters had to endure.

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  • During the filming of the train sequences, the production team faced numerous safety challenges, including managing the train's speed and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew on board.

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  • Jon Voight and Eric Roberts both delivered intense performances that were influenced by their characters' psychological struggles, reflecting the film's themes of survival and redemption.

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  • In one scene, a train passes by while a character is speaking, but the sound of the train is not synchronized with the visuals, creating a moment of unintended humor.

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  • The film's intense themes and character dynamics draw parallels to other works by director Andrei Konchalovsky, who has explored the complexities of human nature in his films.

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  • The movie features a haunting score that underscores the tension and urgency of the characters' predicament, enhancing the emotional weight of the story.

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  • Rebecca De Mornay's character is notable for being a strong female presence in a predominantly male narrative, which adds depth to the film's exploration of survival and resilience.

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