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Better Start Running

Better Start Running

This is a getaway. Not a vacation.

20185.91h 33m

Overview

An eclectic band of misfits becomes an unlikely family as they take a wild journey in the name of love while on the run from an overzealous FBI duo who want them dead or alive - preferably dead.

Directed by Brett Simon
Written by Chad Faust, Annie Burgstede
Produced by Dawn Bierschwal, Annie Burgstede, Chad Faust
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Top Cast

Jeremy Irons

Jeremy Irons

Garrison

Maria Bello

Maria Bello

Agent McFadden

Lio Tipton

Lio Tipton

Stephanie

Alex Sharp

Alex Sharp

Harley

Edi Gathegi

Edi Gathegi

Fitz Paradise

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Karan Soni

Karan Soni

Nelson

Chad Faust

Chad Faust

Dale Hankey

Carly Tamborski

Carly Tamborski

Flea Market Shopper

Anita Farmer Bergman

Anita Farmer Bergman

Flea Market Shopper

Themes & Keywords

road movie

About Better Start Running

Better Start Running is a drama, comedy film released in 2018 exploring themes of road movie. Directed by Brett Simon, it stars Jeremy Irons, Maria Bello, Lio Tipton. An eclectic band of misfits becomes an unlikely family as they take a wild journey in the name of love while on the run from an overzealous FBI duo who want them dead or alive - preferably dead.

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