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Run Lola Run

Directed by Tom Tykwer · 1998 ·

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Is Run Lola Run worth watching?

Yes. Run Lola Run (1998) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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93% Editorial Rating
87% Audience snapshot · excluded
77 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
7.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 20m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada)
Cast
Franka Potente , Moritz Bleibtreu , Herbert Knaup
Streaming
Hulu, Sundance Now
Country
Germany
Language
German

Also known as Lola rennt Corre Lola, corre (Run Lola Run) Corre Lola, corre Cours, Lola, cours Corra, Lola, Corra ラン・ローラ・ラン 롤라 런 罗拉快跑

Where to watch

  • Hulu
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Where to watch Run Lola Run by country

Country Streaming on
United Kingdom BFI Player
United States Hulu, Sundance Now

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (93/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (87%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (77/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Run Lola Run worth watching?

    Yes — Run Lola Run earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Tykwer's hyperkinetic experiment turned a simple premise into a global art-house adrenaline rush.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Run Lola Run about?

    A woman has twenty minutes to find one hundred thousand marks to save her boyfriend, racing through Berlin as timelines reset with each failure.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Run Lola Run

    Run Lola Run (1998) Review: Twenty Minutes, Endless Chances

    Run Lola Run is Tom Tykwer's 80-minute Berlin sprint, a German thriller in which Franka Potente races the clock again and again to save her boyfriend.

    Yes. It is a dazzling, endlessly rewatchable burst of style and ideas, perfect for anyone who wants a short, kinetic film that plays games with chance and time.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Run Lola Run: frequently asked questions

    Is Run Lola Run worth watching?

    Yes. Run Lola Run (1998) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Run Lola Run?

    In the United States, Run Lola Run streams on Hulu, Sundance Now with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: BFI Player in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Run Lola Run?

    Run Lola Run runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

    What is Run Lola Run rated?

    Run Lola Run is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and PG in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Run Lola Run?

    Run Lola Run is directed by Tom Tykwer and stars Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup.

    What is the Metascore for Run Lola Run?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Run Lola Run is 77 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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