You Can't Run Away from It
1956, English. Directed by Dick Powell.
The funniest movie in maybe 20 years!
A reporter stumbles on a runaway heiress whose story could salvage his career.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Dick PowellDirector
- June AllysonEllen "Ellie" Andrews
- Jack LemmonPeter Warne
- Charles BickfordA.A. Andrews
- Paul GilbertGeorge Shapely
- Jim BackusDanker
- Stubby KayeFred Toten
- Henny YoungmanFirst Bus Driver
- Allyn JoslynJoe Gordon, Editor
- Jacques ScottJacques 'Jack' Ballarino
- Walter Baldwin1st Proprietor
- Byron FoulgerBillings, Andrews' Secretary
- Richard H. CuttingFirst Hotel Proprietor
Details
- Released
- 30 October 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Riskin, Claude Binyon, Samuel Hopkins Adams
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What You Can't Run Away from It is based on
You Can't Run Away from It is based on It Happened One Night, a 1934 film.
Film · 1934
It Happened One Night
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You Can't Run Away from It: quick answers
Is You Can't Run Away from It worth watching?
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How long is You Can't Run Away from It?
You Can't Run Away from It runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does You Can't Run Away from It have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for You Can't Run Away from It. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
You Can't Run Away from It parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
You Can't Run Away from It is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is You Can't Run Away from It on?
You Can't Run Away from It isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like You Can't Run Away from It?
If you liked You Can't Run Away from It, try The Merry Widow, The Fighting Temptations, The Pirate.
Who directed You Can't Run Away from It?
You Can't Run Away from It (1956) was directed by Dick Powell and stars June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford.
What is You Can't Run Away from It based on?
You Can't Run Away from It is based on It Happened One Night, a 1934 film.