Running on Empty (2024 film)

Running on Empty
Directed byDaniel André
Screenplay byDaniel André
Produced by
  • Daniel André
  • Robert Ogden Barnum
  • Greg Lauritano
  • Lucas Jarach
  • Luke Daniels
Starring
CinematographyMatt Klammer
Edited byEthan Maniquis
Music byKeith Weidner
Production
companies
  • Redwire Pictures
  • Analog77 Films
Distributed byLionsgate
Release date
  • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Running time
91 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.[2]

Cast

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.[3] It is produced by Robert Ogden Barnum, Greg Lauritano, Lucas Jarach, Luke Daniels and Daniel André.[4]

The cast is led by Lucy Hale and Keir Gilchrist and also includes Jim Gaffigan, Jay Pharoah, Rhys Coiro and Monica Potter.[5]

Release

The film was released by Lionsgate on 9 August 2024.[1]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Running on Empty holds an approval rating of 17% from 18 reviews.[6]

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. [1] Monica Castillo for Rogerebert.com said the film has a "playful premise" but criticised the script which "quickly falls apart with repeated jokes".[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c 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.
  2. ^ Tapia, Nancy (August 24, 2024). "Daniel André Talks About Life Death Count In Running On Empty". lrmonline. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Billington, Alex (July 16, 2024). "Keir Gilchrist & Lucy Hale in RomCom Film 'Running on Empty' Trailer". Firstshowing.net. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "Running on Empty". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  7. ^ Castillo, Monica (August 9, 2024). "Running on Empty". Rogerebert.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.