Movies like Running on Empty

Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film about the rescuing of American hostages during the Iran crisis involves clandestine operations and the theme of living under a false identity, akin to the characters in Running on Empty.

David Cronenberg’s crime thriller revolves around a man whose violent past catches up with him, much like the characters of Running on Empty. The film explores themes of identity, trust, and the consequences of former choices.

While not about fugitives, this film delves into the impact of family dynamics and separation on its members, offering a similar emotional depth and character study as Running on Empty.

Witness features Harrison Ford as a detective protecting a young Amish boy who witnesses a murder. The themes of going into hiding and the interaction between different worlds are central to both Witness and Running on Empty.

This mystery drama, set in a small town in Texas, revolves around uncovering past crimes and secrets that have long-term impacts on the present – similar to the storyline of a family dealing with the past in Running on Empty.

Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film stars Kevin Costner as an escaped convict who befriends a young boy. The on-the-run aspect of A Perfect World echoes the fugitive family life depicted in Running on Empty.