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Run Lola Run (1998)

“Every second of every day you're faced with a decision that can change your life.”

7.3/10 · 2,677 votes 1h 20m r ActionThrillerDrama

#27 of 123 films from 1998 #427 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tom Tykwer · Written by Tom Tykwer

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Overview

Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.

Cast

Franka Potenteas Lola
Moritz Bleibtreuas Manni
Herbert Knaupas Father
Nina Petrias Mrs. Hansen
Armin Rohdeas Mr. Schuster
Joachim Królas Norbert von Au
Ludger Pistoras Mr. Meier
Suzanne von Borsodyas Ms. Jäger
Sebastian Schipperas Mike
Julia Lindigas Doris
Lars Rudolphas Mr. Kruse
Andreas Petrias Cleaning Person
Klaus Mülleras Croupier
Utz Krauseas Casino Manager

Facts

Release dateAugust 20, 1998
Runtime80 min (1h 20m) — shorter as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama
Original titleLola rennt
LanguageDE
Budget$1,530,000
Box office$7,660,911 (5.0× budget)
IMDbtt0130827

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Questions

How long is Run Lola Run?
Run Lola Run runs 80 minutes (1h 20m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Run Lola Run worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 2,677 votes, which places it #27 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 79%) and #427 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Run Lola Run?
Run Lola Run was directed by Tom Tykwer. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), Cloud Atlas (2012), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in Run Lola Run?
Franka Potente as Lola; Moritz Bleibtreu as Manni; Herbert Knaup as Father; Nina Petri as Mrs. Hansen; Armin Rohde as Mr. Schuster; Joachim Król as Norbert von Au.
What is Run Lola Run rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Run Lola Run?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/167137.

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