Running Scared (2006 film)

Running Scared
Theatrical release poster
Directed byWayne Kramer
Written byWayne Kramer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJim Whitaker
Edited byArthur Coburn
Music byMark Isham
Production
companies
Distributed by
  • 3L Filmverleih (Germany)
  • New Line Cinema (United States)
  • Media 8 Entertainment (International)
Release dates
  • February 24, 2006 (2006-02-24) (United States)
  • April 13, 2006 (2006-04-13) (Germany)
Running time
122 minutes
Countries
  • Germany
  • United States
Languages
  • English
  • German
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
Budget$15 million
Box office$9.7 million

Running Scared is a 2006 neo-noir action thriller film written and directed by Wayne Kramer. It stars Paul Walker as a low-ranking mafioso who is ordered to get rid of a gun used to kill corrupt cops only to find himself in a race against time when the weapon falls into the wrong hands. Cameron Bright, Vera Farmiga, and Chazz Palminteri appear in supporting roles.

The film was released in the United States on February 24, 2006, by New Line Cinema. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $9.7 million on a $15 million budget.