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Run the Race

Run the Race

Drama · 2019

Reeling from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, Zach, an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship and the brothers’ ticket out of town. When a devastating injury puts Zach—and his dreams—on the sidelines, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future and point Zach toward hope.

Movie details

Run the Race

“The weight of the world. The love of a brother.”

2019 Drama 1h 34m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

Reeling from his mother’s death and his father’s abandonment, Zach, an All-State athlete, finds glory on the football field, working to earn a college scholarship and the brothers’ ticket out of town. When a devastating injury puts Zach—and his dreams—on the sidelines, David laces up his track cleats to salvage their future and point Zach toward hope.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Chris Dowling

Written by

Jason Baumgardner · Jake McEntire · Chris Dowling

Tanner Stine

Tanner Stine

Zach Truett

Evan Hofer

Evan Hofer

Dave Truett

Kristoffer Polaha

Kristoffer Polaha

Michael Truett

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Louise

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Coach Hailey

Kelsey Reinhardt

Kelsey Reinhardt

Ginger

Mario Van Peebles

Mario Van Peebles

Pastor Baker

Court is in session

Put Run the Race on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.