---
title: "Running Brave"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/running-brave-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 50566
imdb_id: "tt0086220"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Running Brave (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/running-brave-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Running Brave" (1983).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
If not in the material, omit it.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Running Brave
Year: 1983
Genre: Drama, biographical sports drama
Origin: Canadian
Subject: Billy Mills, a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe located in South Dakota.
Plot: Billy Mills, an American Indian who came from obscurity, won the 10,000 meter long distance foot race in the Tokyo Olympics.
Rating: PG
Release Date (US): 11/04/1983
Runtime: 1h 46m
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Running Brave is a 1983 Canadian biographical sports drama film. It tells the story of Billy Mills, a member of the Oglala Sioux tribe from South Dakota. The film follows his journey from obscurity to winning the 10,000 meter long distance foot race at the Tokyo Olympics. The movie was released in the United States on November 4, 1

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Donald Shebib
- **Networks / Studios**: Englander Productions, Filmtrust

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robby Benson** as *Billy Mills*
- **Pat Hingle** as *Coach Bill Easton*
- **Claudia Cron** as *Pat Mills*
- **August Schellenberg** as *Billy's father*
- **Graham Greene** as *Eddie Mills*
- **Tantoo Cardinal** as *Caroline*
- **Michael J. Reynolds** as *Roger Douglas*
- **Fred Keating** as *TV Sportscaster*
- **Jeff McCracken** as *Dennis Riley*
- **Denis Lacroix** as *Frank Mills*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Running Brave online?
Running Brave is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Running Brave worth watching?
Running Brave holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Running Brave and when was it released?
Running Brave is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Running Brave?
Running Brave was directed by Donald Shebib.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Running Brave — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50566)
- [Running Brave (1983) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086220/fullcredits/)
- [Running Brave - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Brave)
- [Running Brave (1983) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/50566-running-brave/cast)

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