Run for the Sun
1956, English. Directed by Roy Boulting.
Clawing...Killing...Hacking his way across a thousand miles of steaming jungle!
Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Run for the Sun
Run for the Sun is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
Stream
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
Philo
MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
MGM Plus
ScreenPix Apple TV channel
ScreenPix Amazon Channel 
YouTube Free
Tubi TVAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Roy BoultingDirector
- Richard WidmarkMichael 'Mike' Latimer
- Trevor HowardBrowne
- Jane GreerKatherine 'Katie' Connors
- Peter van EyckDr. Van Anders / Col. Wilham Von Andre
- Juan GarcíaFernandez
- José Antonio CarbajalPaco
- José ChávezPedro
- Guillermo CallesPaco
- Margarito LunaGran-Hotel Proprietor
- Guillermo Bravo SosaGran-Hotel Waiter
- Enedina Díaz de LeónPaco's Wife
Details
- Released
- 30 July 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dudley Nichols, Roy Boulting, Richard Connell
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Run for the Sun is based on
Run for the Sun is based on The Most Dangerous Game (1924) by Richard Connell.
1924
The Most Dangerous Game
By Richard Connell
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Run for the Sun
War of the Worlds
2005 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Rundown
2003 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Heart of the Beast
2026 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Romancing the Stone
1984 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
1948 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Mountain Between Us
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Falcon and the Snowman
1985 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Flight of the Phoenix
2004 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Brothers Under Fire
2026 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
100 Rifles
1969 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Run for the Sun: quick answers
Is Run for the Sun worth watching?
Run for the Sun doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Run for the Sun?
Run for the Sun runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Run for the Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Run for the Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Run for the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Run for the Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is Run for the Sun on?
Run for the Sun is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Run for the Sun?
If you liked Run for the Sun, try War of the Worlds, The Rundown, Heart of the Beast.
Who directed Run for the Sun?
Run for the Sun (1956) was directed by Roy Boulting and stars Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer.
What is Run for the Sun based on?
Run for the Sun is based on The Most Dangerous Game (1924) by Richard Connell.