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6.6 / 10(866 votes)IMDbR19931h 34m$64M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Nowhere to Run

“When the law can't protect the innocent, the only hero left is an outlaw.”

Synopsis

Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 15, 1993

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 15, 1993

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (4.27x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$64M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

4.27x

+$49M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $64M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Harmon
Screenplay & Story
Randy Feldman, Joe Eszterhas, Leslie Bohem
Original Score
Mark Isham
Original Title
Nowhere to Run
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$64M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Adelson-Baumgarten Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Harmon

Screenplay & Story

Randy Feldman, Joe Eszterhas, Leslie Bohem, Richard Marquand

Original Score & Music

Mark Isham

Director of Photography

David Gribble

Film Editing

Zach Staenberg, Mark Helfrich

Producers

Gary Adelson, Michael I. Rachmil, Craig Baumgarten

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Harmon

Robert Harmon

Director

Randy Feldman

Screenplay

Gary Adelson

Producer

Mark Isham

Mark Isham

Original Music Composer

Joe Eszterhas

Joe Eszterhas

Screenplay

Zach Staenberg

Zach Staenberg

Editor

Craig Baumgarten

Craig Baumgarten

Producer

David Gribble

Director of Photography

Leslie Bohem

Leslie Bohem

Screenplay

Mark Helfrich

Mark Helfrich

Editor

J. Dennis Washington

Production Design

Gamila Smith

Costume Design

William H. Burton Jr.

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Nowhere to Run.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nowhere to Run

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Nowhere to Run about?

Escaped convict Sam Gillen single-handedly takes on ruthless developers who are determined to evict a widow with two young children.

Who directed Nowhere to Run?

Nowhere to Run was directed by Robert Harmon.

Who stars in Nowhere to Run?

The principal cast of Nowhere to Run includes Jean-Claude Van Damme, Rosanna Arquette, Kieran Culkin, Ted Levine, Tiffany Taubman.

When was Nowhere to Run released and how long is it?

Nowhere to Run was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

What was the box office and production budget of Nowhere to Run?

Nowhere to Run had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $64M at the worldwide box office (4.27 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Nowhere to Run?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Nowhere to Run was composed by Mark Isham.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Nowhere to Run?

Nowhere to Run holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).