Runaway
IT IS THE FUTURE. Machines are being programmed to turn against us. Someone must stop the madman who started it all.
1984 • 100 min • Science Fiction · Thriller · Action
Synopsis
In the near future, a police officer specializes in malfunctioning robots. When a robot turns out to have been programmed to kill, he begins to uncover a homicidal plot to create killer robots... and his son becomes a target.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 56 Audience · 295 · 100%
In the near future, a police officer specializing in malfunctioning robots uncovers a sinister plot when he realizes a robot has been programmed to kill. As he investigates a conspiracy to create killer robots, his own son becomes a target, leading to a dangerous chase to protect his family.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Some intense action sequences and peril
- Robots can be frightening and dangerous
- Brief moments of mild language
What it models well
- Family protection
- Courage in the face of danger
- Technological responsibility
Talk about it after
- The ethics of artificial intelligence and robotics
- The importance of family bonds and protection
- Distinguishing between good and bad technology
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Crichton • Crew: Michael Crichton
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.6/10 (295)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Box office
- $6,770,587
- IMDb
- tt0088024
