Running for Empties
Running for Empties
1988, English. Directed by David Stubbs.
On a typical weekday, 14-year-old Glenn sprints to his after school job, delivering milk bottles up and down the suburban streets of Newtown, Wellington. This film follows Glenn and fellow milk boy Todd as they engage in a friendly race to deliver their crates first.
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- 0h 8m
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- English
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How long is Running for Empties?
Running for Empties runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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Which OTT platform is Running for Empties on?
Running for Empties isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1988. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Running for Empties?
If you liked Running for Empties, try Old Dads, Training Wheels, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado.
Who directed Running for Empties?
Running for Empties (1988) was directed by David Stubbs.