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Running on Empty

20061h 40mMovieDrama

The dull daily routine of an insurance agent, who listlessly drives down the highway every day and conducts customer meetings while longing for his family, becomes a metaphor for a life that has come to a standstill and is threatened with being crushed by loneliness.

DirectorBülent Akinci
WriterBülent Akinci

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Running on Empty isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Bülent Akinci

JHJens Harzer
Jens Harzer
Burkhard Wagner
SMSusanne Menner
Susanne Menner
Gast
MGMarina Galic
Marina Galic
Carolin Wagner
AMAnna Maria Mühe
Anna Maria Mühe
Heike
TJTom Jahn
Tom Jahn
Walter Rösler
MNMehdi Nebbou
Mehdi Nebbou
Rashid
HK
Hussi Kutlucan
Herr Wokalek
OMOliver Marlo
Oliver Marlo
Herr Hauser
CBChristian Blümel
Christian Blümel
Charlie
PM
Patrizia Moresco
Frau Wokalek
EMEva Mannschott
Eva Mannschott
Frau Hufschmidt
BF
Birgit Funke
Busfahrerin

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Running on Empty — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Running on Empty?

Running on Empty isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Running on Empty on Netflix?

No, Running on Empty is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026.

Is Running on Empty on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Running on Empty isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Running on Empty for free?

Running on Empty isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Running on Empty?

Running on Empty hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 4, 2006. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.