The Runner is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch The Runner
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Amir Naderi
- Release date
- 1984-12-20
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Language
- Persian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Iran
- Studio
- Kanoon
The Runner — trailer
About The Runner
The Runner is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Amir Naderi, starring Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh and Abbas Nazeri. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Runner in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A young orphan named Amiro lives alone in an abandoned tanker in the Iranian port city of Abadan. He survives by shining shoes, selling water, and collecting deposit bottles. Although he sometimes finds himself at odds with both adults and competing older kids, he finds solace in dreams about departing cargo ships and airplanes—and by running.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Runner in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Runner on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is The Runner on Netflix?+
The Runner is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Runner?+
The Runner has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Who stars in The Runner?+
The Runner stars Majid Niroumand, Musa Torkizadeh, Abbas Nazeri, Alireza Gholmzade and Ali Pasdarzade.
When did The Runner come out?+
The Runner is a 1984 movie directed by Amir Naderi.
What genre is The Runner?+
The Runner is Drama film.
Who directed The Runner?+
The Runner was directed by Amir Naderi.
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