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Runaway (1984)

★ 5.9PG-1399 minDirector: Michael Crichton

1984 science fiction action film directed by Michael Crichton

Runaway is a 1984 American science fiction action film written and directed by Michael Crichton, starring Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, Cynthia Rhodes and Kirstie Alley. Selleck portrays a police officer assigned to track down dangerous robots, while Simmons is a scientist who hopes to profit from his manipulation of robots. The film was a box office disappointment and received mixed reviews.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is Runaway about?
Runaway (1984) — 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.
Is Runaway based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Runaway scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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