Best Movies About Running

From Directors: Annika Iltis, Timothy James Kane, starring Star: Lazarus Lake
Rated Not Rated

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young is a 2014 documentary film directed by Annika Iltis and Timothy James Kane. The film follows a group of eccentric runners as they attempt to complete the Barkley Marathons, an ultra-endurance race which takes place in the mountains of Tennessee. The race was founded by an enigmatic figure known as "The Lazarus" and is considered one of the toughest races in the world. The film documents the journey of the competitors as they battle the elements, each other, and their own inner demons in order to complete the race. The film also features interviews with past competitors, and sheds light on the unique and secretive nature of the race. In the end, the film celebrates the spirit and determination of the competitors who attempt to complete this grueling challenge.

From Michael McGowan, starring Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Jennifer Tilly, Michael Kanevsky
Rated PG-13

From John Schlesinger, starring Dustin Hoffman, Laurence Olivier, Roy Scheider, William Devane
Rated R

From Robert Towne, starring Billy Crudup, Donald Sutherland, Monica Potter, Jeremy Sisto
Rated PG-13

From Hugh Hudson, starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers
Rated PG

From Steve James, starring Jared Leto, R. Lee Ermey, Ed O'Neill, Breckin Meyer
Rated PG-13

From Benjamin Heisenberg, starring Andreas Lust, Markus Schleinzer, Roman Kettner, Hannelore Klauber-Laursen
Rated Not Rated

From David Schwimmer, starring Simon Pegg, Thandiwe Newton, Hank Azaria, Dylan Moran
Rated PG-13

From Robert Towne, starring Mariel Hemingway, Scott Glenn, Patrice Donnelly, Kenny Moore
Rated R

From Charles-Olivier Michaud, starring Kelly Blatz, Wesley Young, Richard Jenkins, Kim Basinger
Rated PG-13