Runaway
“IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all.”
Synopsis
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Runaway (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-10-01
Top Cast
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Tom Selleck
Jack R. Ramsay
Cynthia Rhodes
Officer Karen Thompson
Gene Simmons
Dr. Charles Luther
Kirstie Alley
Jackie Rogers
Stan Shaw
Marvin
G.W. Bailey
Chief
Joey Cramer
Bobby Ramsay
Chris Mulkey
David Johnson
Anne-Marie Martin
Hooker at Bar
Michael Paul Chan
Wilson
Elizabeth Norment
Miss Shields
Cec Verrell
Hooker
Babs Chula
Construction Foreperson
Carol Teesdale
Sally
Natino Bellantoni
Headwaiter
Judy Johns
Data Tech
Andrew Rhodes
Cameraman
Louise Johann
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.85x
-$1.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Crichton
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Crichton
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Runaway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton
Jerry Goldsmith
John A. Alonzo
Glenn Farr
Michael I. Rachmil, Kurt Villadsen
Department Leadership Roster
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Michael Crichton
Director
Michael Crichton
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Glenn Farr
Editor
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Betsy Cox
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Runaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Runaway about?
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
Who directed Runaway?
Runaway was directed by Michael Crichton.
Who stars in Runaway?
The principal cast of Runaway includes Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes, Gene Simmons, Kirstie Alley, Stan Shaw.
When was Runaway released and how long is it?
Runaway was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Runaway?
Runaway had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $6.8M at the worldwide box office (0.85 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Runaway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Runaway was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Runaway?
Runaway holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).