The Runner
1984, Persian. Directed by Amir Naderi.
A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Persian
- Rated
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The Runner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 December 1984
- Original title
- دونده
- Country
- Iran
- Written by
- Behrouz Gharibpour, Amir Naderi
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The Runner: quick answers
Is The Runner worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Runner?
The Runner runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Runner have a post-credits scene?
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The Runner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Runner on?
The Runner isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Runner?
If you liked The Runner, try The Wind Will Carry Us, Tehran Taboo, The Color of Paradise.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner (1984) was directed by Amir Naderi and stars Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri.