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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962): movie guide
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962) is a Drama running about 104 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 178 votes. Notable cast includes Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1962-09-20
- Runtime: 104 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1962-09-20

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What is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner about?
A rebellious youth, sentenced to a boy’s reformatory for robbing a bakery, rises through the ranks of the institution by impressing its Governor through his prowess as a long distance runner. He is encouraged to compete in an upcoming race, but faces ridicule from his peers.
Cast highlights
The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner features Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Joe Robinson. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1962-09-20. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (178 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner runs about 104 minutes.
- Who stars in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- Cast highlights include Michael Redgrave, Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Alec McCowen, James Bolam, Joe Robinson.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.








