The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

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A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.

Released: 1962-09-20
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 44m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 177 votes

Directed by Tony Richardson.

Top cast

Michael Redgrave as Ruxton Towers Reformatory Governor
Tom Courtenay as Colin Smith
Avis Bunnage as Mrs. Smith
Alec McCowen as Brown, House Master
James Bolam as Mike
Joe Robinson as Roach
Dervis Ward as Detective
Topsy Jane as Audrey
Julia Foster as Gladys
James Fox as Willy Gunthorpe - Ranley School Runner (uncredited)

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Where to watch The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

United States: stream on TCM; watch free on Hoopla, Fawesome, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
India: watch free on Tubi TV
Canada: watch free on Hoopla, Tubi TV; rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Australia: watch free on Tubi TV

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