Runaway Train (1985)
When Freedom is the Only Escape, The Ride is Relentless.
Rating: R | 112 minutes
In Runaway Train, two escaped convicts, Manny (Jon Voight) and Buck (Eric Roberts), along with a determined railroad worker, Sara (Rebecca De Mornay), find themselves trapped on a runaway train speeding through the Alaskan wilderness. As the train hurtles out of control, the three must confront not only the violent forces of nature but also their own pasts and motivations.
This intense thriller delivers high-stakes action, emotional drama, and powerful performances, especially by Jon Voight and Eric Roberts, who both earned Academy Award nominations for their roles.
Key Highlights:
- Jon Voight and Eric Robertsโ compelling performances as flawed, desperate men
- Heart-pounding action sequences on a speeding, out-of-control train
- A gripping exploration of freedom, survival, and redemption
- Stunning cinematography that captures the vast, unforgiving landscape
- Thrilling tension that builds with every passing moment