| Running on Empty | |
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| Directed by | Daniel André |
| Screenplay by | Daniel André |
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| Cinematography | Matt Klammer |
| Edited by | Ethan Maniquis |
| Music by | Keith Weidner |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
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| Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Running on Empty is a 2024 romantic comedy science fiction film written and directed by Daniel André and starring Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist.
Premise
Set in the near future in San Fernando Valley, California, the technology exists for a mortician to discover how long he has left to live, and he decides to make the most of every day.
Cast
- Lucy Hale as Kate
- Keir Gilchrist as Mort
- Emelina Adams as Olivia
- Dustin Milligan as Randall
- Francesca Eastwood as Nicole
- Monica Potter as Elaine
- Clara McGregor as Brittany
- Leslie Stratton as Rita
- Dylan Flashner as Nathaniel
- Isaac C. Singleton Jr. as Big Rey
- Jim Gaffigan as Barry
- Rhys Coiro as Simon
- Jay Pharoah as Sid
Production
The project was announced in 2022 with the title Mort in Sherman Oaks. It is written and directed by Daniel André in his feature length debut. It is produced by Robert Ogden Barnum, Greg Lauritano, Lucas Jarach, Luke Daniels and Daniel André.
The cast is led by Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist and also includes Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah, Rhys Coiro and Monica Potter.
Release
The film was released by Lionsgate on 9 August 2024.
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Running on Empty holds an approval rating of 17% from 18 reviews.
Ben Gibbons for Screen Rant praised Lucy Hale's performance which "shines in the film" and said that "Keir Gilchrist and Hale have great chemistry" but criticised the script. Monica Castillo for Rogerebert.com said the film has a "playful premise" but criticised the script which "quickly falls apart with repeated jokes".
References
- ^ Gibbons, Ben (August 16, 2024). "Running On Empty Review: Absurd Romantic Comedy Is Out Of Touch With The Audience & Itself". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- Tapia, Nancy (August 24, 2024). "Daniel André Talks About Life Death Count In Running On Empty". lrmonline. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- Grobar, Matt (June 16, 2022). "Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale To Topline Daniel André's Debut Feature 'Mort In Sherman Oaks'; Francesca Eastwood, Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah & More Also Set". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- Billington, Alex (July 16, 2024). "Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale in RomCom Film 'Running on Empty' Trailer". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- Devore, Britta (June 17, 2022). "'Mort in Sherman Oaks' Adds Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist to Stacked Cast of Sci-fi Rom-Com". Collider.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- "Running on Empty". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- Castillo, Monica (August 9, 2024). "Running on Empty". Rogerebert.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.