Movies like The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

Name: Movies Similar to The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)
Director: Tony Richardson
Genre: Drama, Sport
Released: 1962-09-20
Duration: 104 Min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Tom Courtenay, Avis Bunnage, Michael Redgrave

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner (1962)

United KingdomNR104Min

7.5 ( 10K Votes )

73 %

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.