Runaway Train

Film - 1985 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller

The story

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.

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IMDb 7.2 out of 10

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Film · 1985 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery & Thriller

Runaway Train

78% match1h 51m
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Runaway Train fits what you've been watching (IMDb 7.2).

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The story

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.

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IMDb
7.2 / 10
34k votes
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83%
Tomatometer
3.66 / 5
26k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7 / 10
TMDB users
Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 51m
Release1985-11-15
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