The Indian Runner
Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.
Where to watch The Indian Runner in United States
Kanopy
Hoopla
Tubi TV
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Indian Runner there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Indian Runner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV | CosmoGo |
About The Indian Runner
The Indian Runner is a 1991 English-language drama film directed by Sean Penn. The cast is led by David Morse, Viggo Mortensen, Valeria Golino. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV.
The Indian Runner was produced by NHK, Mico, and Mount Film Group and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sean Penn
- Writers
- Sean Penn
- Release date
- September 20, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- NHK, Mico, Mount Film Group
The Indian Runner cast & crew
The Indian Runner was directed by Sean Penn and written by Sean Penn.
The cast features David Morse as Joe Roberts, Viggo Mortensen as Frank Roberts, Valeria Golino as Maria, Patricia Arquette as Dorothy, Charles Bronson as Mr. Roberts, and Sandy Dennis as Mrs. Roberts.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jack Nitzsche, cinematography is by Anthony B. Richmond, and it was produced by Mark D. Bisgeier and Don Phillips.
Is The Indian Runner worth watching?
The Indian Runner holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 156 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Indian Runner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Indian Runner
In United States, you can stream The Indian Runner on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Indian Runner
David Morse
Joe Roberts
Viggo Mortensen
Frank Roberts
Valeria Golino
Maria
Patricia Arquette
Dorothy
Charles Bronson
Mr. Roberts
Sandy Dennis
Mrs. Roberts
Dennis Hopper
Caesar
Jordan Rhodes
Randall
Enzo Rossi
Rafael
Harry Crews
Mr. Baker
Eileen Ryan
Mrs. Baker
Trevor Endicott
12-Year-Old Joe Roberts
The Indian Runner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Indian Runner in United States?
The Indian Runner is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Indian Runner on Kanopy?
Yes — The Indian Runner is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Indian Runner in?
The Indian Runner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Indian Runner?
The Indian Runner runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
▸What is The Indian Runner rated?
The Indian Runner is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 156 ratings.
More like The Indian Runner
