The Run of the Country_
"Sometimes, the most daring step to freedom is out the front door."
An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.
Starring
Albert Finney, Matt Keeslar, Victoria Smurfit
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Run of the Country was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.
The Run of the Country is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (17)
Albert Finney
Danny's Father
Matt Keeslar
Danny
Victoria Smurfit
Annagh
Anthony Brophy
Prunty
David Kelly
Father Gaynor
Dearbhla Molloy
Danny's Mother
Pat Kinevane
McQuade
Vinnie McCabe
Annaghs Uncle
MO
Michael O'Reilly
Bouncer Patterson
PB
P.J. Brady
Carolan
DM
Declan Mulholland
Farmer
Dawn Bradfield
Daphne
Joe Hanley
Monkey
MD
Maureen Dow
Mrs. McKenna
EW
Eileen Ward
Mrs. Lee
Joan Sheehy
Widdy McGinn
Áine Ní Mhuirí
Danny's Aunt
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Run of the Country about?
An Irish lad who fled from his oppressive, widowed father falls for a girl from an affluent family.
How long is The Run of the Country?
The Run of the Country has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in The Run of the Country?
The cast of The Run of the Country includes Albert Finney, Matt Keeslar, Victoria Smurfit, Anthony Brophy, David Kelly.
What is the rating of The Run of the Country?
The Run of the Country has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
