Run Lola Run (1998)
Kernel Score: 81% · 2,508 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1998-08-20
Runtime: 80 minutes
Is Run Lola Run worth watching?
Worth watching. A short, sharp German thriller: Lola has 20 minutes to find 100,000 marks, and we watch three versions of what happens. Fast, inventive and dated in the best way, with a driving techno score.
Watch it if you
- like fast, stylish indie thrillers
- enjoy what-if storytelling
- want something short
Skip it if you
- dislike loud techno or hyperactive editing
- want realistic characters
Best for: Short night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Run Lola Run
- Stream: Hulu, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.
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- Balloon (2018) — 86%: Tense German escape story
- The Bourne Supremacy (2004) — 84%: Fast chases through European cities
Director
Tom Tykwer
Cast
- Franka Potente as Lola
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Manni
- Herbert Knaup as Father
- Nina Petri as Mrs. Hansen
- Armin Rohde as Mr. Schuster
- Joachim Król as Norbert von Au
- Ludger Pistor as Mr. Meier
- Suzanne von Borsody as Ms. Jäger
- Sebastian Schipper as Mike
- Julia Lindig as Doris
Run Lola Run FAQ
Is Run Lola Run worth watching?
Worth watching. A short, sharp German thriller: Lola has 20 minutes to find 100,000 marks, and we watch three versions of what happens. Fast, inventive and dated in the best way, with a driving techno score.
Where can I watch Run Lola Run?
In the US you can stream Run Lola Run on Hulu and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Run Lola Run rated?
Run Lola Run is rated R.
What movies are like Run Lola Run?
If you liked Run Lola Run, try Source Code, Predestination, Who Am I and A Coffee in Berlin.