The Runaway
2000, English. Directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman.
At the birth of two boys, one white and one black, a mysterious and powerful Conjure Woman (Maya Angelou) prophesies that they will start the change. Growing up as best friends in rural Georgia in the 1940s, the boys make a discovery that leads the town's new sheriff, Frank Richards (Dean Cain), to reopen the investigation of the unsolved murders of three black men. While the town would prefer that the truth remain hidden, the sheriff pursues the case, determined to see justice prevail. The Runaway is a stirring story of how friendship, determination and conviction can generate racial change in one heart or an entire town.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Runaway is streaming on Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur Allan SeidelmanDirector
- Dean CainSheriff Frank Richards
- Debbi MorganReba Monroe
- Pat HingleAvery
- Kathryn ErbeEvelyn Carnes
- Cliff DeYoungHarlan Davis
- Roxanne HartAlice Davis
- Duane McLaughlinSonny Monroe
- Charles BlackSecond Man
- Tyler LongFirst Boy
- Afemo OmilamiJule Monroe
- Maya AngelouConjure Woman
- Frank Hoyt TaylorPug Holly
Details
- Released
- 10 December 2000
- Country
- United States of America
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The Runaway runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Which OTT platform is The Runaway on?
The Runaway is streaming on Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Runaway?
If you liked The Runaway, try The Magic of Ordinary Days, A Royal Runaway Romance, The 27-Hour Day.
Who directed The Runaway?
The Runaway (2000) was directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman and stars Dean Cain, Debbi Morgan, Pat Hingle.