Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- terrifying
- visceral
- politically charged
- late night horror viewing
- genre movie marathon
What critics said
Critics found a politically charged, female-centered horror thriller with a compelling premise but uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cherie’s date becomes a violent pursuit that frames terror through gendered intimidation and survival.
The apparently innocent blind date initiates Cherie’s night-long flight from Ethan.
Cherie must run through Los Angeles throughout the night to escape her pursuer.
The film combines a monstrous male predator with political and social implications about women’s vulnerability.
Films like Run Sweetheart Run, and why
The Invisible Man
female-centered survival horror driven by relentless pursuit and escalating terror
Hush
stylized urban horror confronting misogynistic violence and female vulnerability
Prey at Night
socially charged horror using a nightmarish chase to explore gendered power
Ready or Not
female-led horror thriller blending physical danger with pointed social commentary
Movie Details
- Director
- Shana Feste
- Release Date
- 2020-01-27
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (238)
Cast
- Ella Balinska
- Pilou Asbæk
- Clark Gregg
- Shohreh Aghdashloo
- Dayo Okeniyi
- Sagan Rose
- Briana Lane
- Kaitlyn Raymond
- Sigrid Owen
- Jess Gabor
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Run Sweetheart Run about?
- A blind date becomes a brutal overnight hunt as a single mother races through Los Angeles against a charming predator.
- What is Run Sweetheart Run like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Run Sweetheart Run as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Run Sweetheart Run violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Run Sweetheart Run as graphic.
- What did critics think of Run Sweetheart Run?
- Critics found a politically charged, female-centered horror thriller with a compelling premise but uneven execution.
- Which films are like Run Sweetheart Run?
- Films with a similar feel include The Invisible Man, Hush, Prey at Night, and Ready or Not.
- How long is Run Sweetheart Run?
- Run Sweetheart Run runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Run Sweetheart Run?
- In United States, Run Sweetheart Run streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
