# Where to watch The Runner (1984) in the UK

> The Runner (1984) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.2/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T12:39:51.545Z)  

## Synopsis

A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Runner in the UK?**

The Runner (1984) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Runner on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Runner is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/213938/the-runner-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/4X2Lle2CWxGCKcoYyMgqT2x43rR.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/213938/the-runner-1984.json

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