Running on Empty (1988) - "Fire and Rain" Scene

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Running on Empty (1988) - "Fire and Rain" Scene

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14 жыл бұрын

(Directed by Sidney Lumet), No copyright infringement intended, not mine!
A great, great scene from a movie chocked full of them. This little gem is a beautiful film brimming with outstanding performances from a terrific ensemble.

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@sdratlas 9 жыл бұрын

It's so tragic his life ended only five years later. He would have become quite easily one of the most definitively talents Hollywood would ever have, even being alive for 23 years. Glad his brother has also had a successful career.

@relaxhedx7064 3 жыл бұрын

@Lisa Surlie shut up troll

@azaka3720 3 жыл бұрын

@Lisa Surlie shut the fuck up, ur in every River's video u troll

@Nominay 2 жыл бұрын

I think it matters what River wanted for himself. Before his death he wanted to quit acting and focus on music.

@EdwardC.WilliamsII 9 ай бұрын

@Nominay He did want to quit acting that is true and I also heard he wanted to live in Costa Rica in the rainforest

@ehmlayyyy2913 12 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this scene. It makes me realize that the small things in life, the ones people tend to forget to appreciate, like dancing around and having fun with your family, are just as beautiful, if not more, than so many other things. They all look completely happy and the song and emotion just make this scene absolutely splendid. River would have continued to do great things had he been alive today. RIP

@ehmlayyyy2913 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Surlie you do realize just because people have addictions doesn’t ALWAYS mean they’re shit people for the rest of their lives or don’t turn things around, right? I mean, unless you knew him personally, kind of a stretch to say he was a douchebag or a shit person. Are you gonna post to everybody else on here 8 years later, too, if they’ve said something nice about River? I mean, I got the notification, might as well respond 🤷🏻‍♀️

@ehmlayyyy2913 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Surlie ahhh I see, you ARE going to make stupid comments years later to others based on the ones I’ve just seen on other posts. Get outta here, #troll

@mauonline 7 жыл бұрын

Tears in my eyes people, tears in my eyes.

@biancabosio9792 7 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most beautiful scenes i have ever seen.

@mercya7192 4 жыл бұрын

The way he portrayed the awkwardness and tenderness of having feelings for someone for the very first time is so beautiful...this whole scene just puts a big smile on my face. Again Hollywood ruined another innocent soul R.I.P. River ❤

@doradebosco 4 жыл бұрын

@Lisa Surlie What is wrong with you? Oh yeah,everything.

@bradentripp8141 2 жыл бұрын

He and Martha Plimpton did a couple films together, one being the Mosquito Coast..they also briefly dated as youngsters. They had good chemistry together.

@pdxeddie1111 2 жыл бұрын

It was a little more than that she was a bridge between the past and future at least in the flick but who hasn't known the family that weren't like aliens?

@pdxeddie1111 2 жыл бұрын

what I forgot was how beautiful Martha was back then, she was a beauty. Too bad River hadn't figured that out then

@wisawall 13 жыл бұрын

This scene and the end scene with Fire and Rain are so perfect, every time I hear this song now I think of River.

@Nominay 2 жыл бұрын

You would never see a scene like this in a movie now. Such a simple, sweet sentiment is sadly part of a bygone era.

@kdizzle901 Жыл бұрын

Sydney Lumet was a genius from his first film to his final

@raineobrien6338 6 жыл бұрын

It’s almost as if nothing is this innocent anymore. It makes me sad.

@Nominay 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought this was one of the sweetest scenes I've seen in a movie. Maybe this is why.

@John-sr2hr Жыл бұрын

Yes. Today, the kids would just be on their phones and be too embarrassed to sing or dance lol. I'm basically still a kid (only 25) and I grew up right at the end of the "innocence" I'm talking about. My parents LOVE this song and James Taylor, and we'd sing this song all the time while hanging out after dinner. I didn't even know this movie existed until today, so it surprised me how realistic this scene is and how close it resembles my childhood. I'm a drug addict, been addicted since I was 14, been on heroin for over a year now, barely hanging on, and this scene just completely broke me today. I so miss the innocent times of my childhood with my family and would do anything to get back to it, just for a day. I really want to quit and get my life back in order so that one day I can have a moment like this with kids of my own, but its just so damn hard. I'm scared that if I try to go cold turkey again, the withdrawals would be so painful that I might grab my hunting rifle and take the easy way out. But I need to try.

@badreddine341 Жыл бұрын

@@John-sr2hr hey bro i am literally crying while reading ur comment i am so sorry no one answered ur comment for FOUR months, please i need you to stay strong, u gotta quit, quit for yourself, i hate the world we live in, i honestly envy you for having such a great childhood, it wasn’t the case for me, please please hang on to yourself so that u can be ready to offer the same childhood and an even better one to ur children! would u care giving ur instagram or anything i want to talk to you more, please know that ur not alone I HOPE U SEE MY COMMENT

@davidandrews2972 Жыл бұрын

It's a simple scene, but well enough acted to make my heart hurt...in a good way.

@user-yu1ey3zh3z Жыл бұрын

제가 가장 사랑하는 영화 중의 하나입니다 ㅠ

@MM-pn5ud 4 жыл бұрын

The only time I have seen my father cry was while watching Running on Empty

@garymcdonald7165 10 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite scenes of this movie. All the actors are great with River Phoenix and the amazing song by the amazing James Taylor was perfect!

@connerhendrick6266 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most heart warning scenes of all time. The song itself is enough. But then humans who are struggling and in pain being able to put everyhting aside for 3 minutes and just be infitniley happy is do touching. Simple times. People should strive for this genuiness

@MsStefiiiii 7 жыл бұрын

I love this scene

@JinHyungKim-lr4it 7 жыл бұрын

Stefania Sar Me either!!

@kmstx1978 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite films of all time. So beautiful, heartfelt, and moving. The father/daughter reunion scene and the final scene get me every time.

@mordecaiesther3591 2 жыл бұрын

This film never got its due . It ran against the grain of Reagan’s agenda . So it was put the side .

@8dakini8 11 жыл бұрын

Wow Martha Plimpton voice is wonderful!!!

@aldogrant3307 5 жыл бұрын

this scene makes me so happy yet sad idk what to feel

@aprilshowers769 2 жыл бұрын

I cry every time every single time

@pam0626 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful movie and every actor is perfect in their role. The screenplay was written by Jake Gyllenhaal’s mother.

@masketorpe 2 жыл бұрын

Nope. By Maggie Gyllenhaal's mother.

@pam0626 2 жыл бұрын

@@masketorpe Let’s compromise. Maggie & Jake’s mother. 😃

@henrycodm896 Жыл бұрын

Really kinda an end to that hopeful feeling that we had in the early days.😬

@kdizzle901 Жыл бұрын

And directed by Sydney Lumet

@pinkhuggies23 12 жыл бұрын

I always replay this part of the movie,it's nice to know im not the only one who likes this part.

@C_C-G Жыл бұрын

I love all the actors in this beautiful scene, and the song is perfect. Tears in my eyes every time… I will never forget it. Such a shame River died so young, he was so talented!

@futureright7 4 жыл бұрын

Though this is a very happy scene, but tears in my eyes are unstoppable response. R.I.P. River Phoenix. You are a phoenix in my mind.

@whateverwhatever5715 4 жыл бұрын

I have this movie on DVD , found it at a discount book store ..it's one of River's best roles ..he should have won the Oscar ( he was nominated) for it ...it's one of the purest characters he played in my opinion along with his role as Chris Chambers

@tayladunn7490 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but at least he was a good sport when Kevin Kline won the award !! ❤️❤️

@caitlinbelforti870 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder what Martha Plimpton thinks looking back on her years with River. I can't imagine the grief mixed with joy and fondness she must feel. I think he'd be super proud of her and all she's accomplished.

@GITMachine 3 жыл бұрын

This movie is an absolute gem.

@millionaeris2689 3 жыл бұрын

Still one of the best films ever made in my humble opinion. Inspired me to buy piano sheet music and teach myself how to play! River was such a beautiful soul 💞

@younjooshin80 10 жыл бұрын

the best movie in my life

@grownknow6857 3 жыл бұрын

me too

@memey3448 9 жыл бұрын

This is my absolute favorite movie of my life!!!!!😍😭 love River Phinox! And love this song. It means so much to me and my life!

@ChrisWolff2013 8 жыл бұрын

River Phoenix + James Taylor + Sidney Lumet= Instant classic. Thank you Mr. Lumet.

@beanielou8148 4 жыл бұрын

The 80’s and 90’s seemed like the greatest times honestly.

@JinHyungKim-lr4it Жыл бұрын

The scene is love nothing less. Bless you all.

@brisiwinton 12 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite scenes in the movie.. the ending was something else especially when the song fire and rain (as the cast sung it) echoed as the image of river starts to fade..

@KB-sv7fm 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this scene because it reminded me of those special times with my family as a kid. Times where I could feel uninhibited because I knew my family wouldn’t judge me. I could relax in a way that I couldn’t relax at other times. This scene captures the essence of family perfectly , largely because it is done in a way that isn’t sappy.

@beanielou8148 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite movie scene ever 🙏

@leerics5311 4 жыл бұрын

He was so gentleman and sweet

@linnycrocus6023 5 жыл бұрын

I love one shot scenes like this. So natural and beautiful. And I love that they dated in real life

@LiirThropp2687 Жыл бұрын

So much talent in this scene. Love this movie. RIP, River. A beautiful soul taken too soon.

@fuckinridethelightning 7 ай бұрын

absolutely soul crushing.

@jacobjones5269 5 жыл бұрын

There’s some moments in film you never forget.. They stay with you forever, and keep you coming back in the hope of rediscovering that magic..

@lucyluvsclutch 8 жыл бұрын

Oh man! This is a great movie!!!

@sicidamara7061 4 жыл бұрын

this makes me cry and everytime I hear this song I think of this scene.

@KB-sv7fm 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe that Christine Lahti wasn’t nominated for an Oscar.

@ChrisWolff2013 Жыл бұрын

Goddamn travesty. She was brilliant.

@ryanevans8566 4 ай бұрын

The lunchtime scene with Christine Lahti and Steven Hill is an all-timer.

@hildamarmolejo1568 8 ай бұрын

My favorite movie and my favorite song. It is bittersweet.

@mspotato1354 Жыл бұрын

Thank you River for inspiring me to become an enviromentalist. And learning guitar as well.

@bebelapratto11 8 жыл бұрын

River forever!

@tommycoe2333 4 жыл бұрын

What a wholesome scene.

@tarshamicolavonfurstenrech1393 5 жыл бұрын

you have no clue how much I'm crying😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 this one of the most beautiful and sad things I'll ever watch. just wow, this touches me so hard

@impoppypanda 6 жыл бұрын

This scene made such a haunting impression when I first seen this movie... & this movie made me take notice of River Phoenix when I seen this, I was 17yo. & River Phoenix prolly 18. The song made an equal impression as well, as my name is in the song. It’s just sad all the way around, thinking back then what would the world was & what it isn’t today.

@catloveme3206 3 жыл бұрын

The little brother was so cute. Miss you river :(

@verprtectivefangirl2238 9 жыл бұрын

Martha had no idea how lucky she was. I would sell my soul to the devil just to hold him like that😍😫

@Josh-kt6jh 6 жыл бұрын

Megan Moz rule number 1 never sell your soul to the devil!!

@verprtectivefangirl2238 5 жыл бұрын

But River😏

@verprtectivefangirl2238 5 жыл бұрын

Jesus I’m late replying

@anaparada7219 4 жыл бұрын

@@Josh-kt6jh greetings from the great state of Arkansas very true River Phoenix was just a human being just like the rest ofus we're not supposed to sell our souls to the devil for anyone or anything God bless you and yours you're very wise 🙏🙏💯 River might have been a good looking man but he was a walking contradiction

@anaparada7219 4 жыл бұрын

@@verprtectivefangirl2238 greetings from the great state of Arkansas you must be joking River Phoenix was just a human being just like the rest of us his family was from the Gainesville area they used to beg and panhandle River helped his mother and father even at a very young age we lived in Gainesville area for a long time they can have Florida so glad to be away from there River might have been gorgeous and had good qualities but he was a drug addict started with marijuana drinking cigarettes he was a walking contradiction his parents should have helped him his family should have done an intervention and sent him to

@dannyz7904 7 жыл бұрын

The little boy is my English teacher!! Lmao

@davidcavill1518 7 жыл бұрын

lmfao wut

@timidkitten1709 4 жыл бұрын

Really???

@jingleheimerjohns 4 жыл бұрын

Ghost Raccoon!! Tell us the whole story,

@dannyz7904 4 жыл бұрын

Timid Kitten lmao yeah, I graduated 2 years ago tho but he was my English teacher. 😂 he was the coolest teacher in the school

@dannyz7904 4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Surlie no lol wtf is that

@Iceis_Phoenix 4 жыл бұрын

Happy 50th bday sweet Rio. Today your 🌈 shines bright.

@jylianaj2570 3 жыл бұрын

*this scene is literally perfect and so wholesome* 😭

@Emjenel 12 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful scene! And it looks so real!

@pinkjammiesss666 8 жыл бұрын

One of the best scenes in the film.

@jimscribner8314 6 жыл бұрын

This was my 1971 New Canaan High School Graduation song in Connecticut. It was like the last year of the Vietnam War Draft a few months after Kent State and on top of that one of our senior classmates named John Rice had just been arrested for the ax murders of his little brother and sister, his mother and his grandmother just before Christmas 1970. My mother was living out of town with one of her boyfriends at the time but she was there for my graduation. I didn't know it at the time, and I'm not sure if she did, but she had a terminal illness that was going to kill her about a year later. Very special song to me. Thank you.

@mbajobue 5 жыл бұрын

Very sad story, dear Jim. You moved me. I can imagine how many memories brings you this song. All the best.

@linnycrocus6023 5 жыл бұрын

Lol of course Connecticut involves an axe murder.

@shelbeepollino6025 5 жыл бұрын

I watched this movie for the first time yesterday and I’ve watched this clip about fifteen times since then, it’s wonderful💛

@scottishdude9161 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this years ago loved it. And James Taylor singing fire and rain. Better times in the memory bank. Look at us now.

@buzzkill9991 8 жыл бұрын

Judd hirch a great actor

@lucyluvsclutch 8 жыл бұрын

He was absolutely amazing in this movie!

@sansalejandro634 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, I've never forgotten this song since I heard it in this movie, I was 18 years old and and there have been 30 years

@cdasa005 7 жыл бұрын

One of the BEST scenes in a movie EVER! I think if River would have just stayed off drugs him & Martha would have made it, but alas he couldn't & she wanted no part of all of that. Such a shame. He was so damn talented & OMG absolutely GORGEOUS.

@ryanevans8566 4 жыл бұрын

Martha Plimpton has a lovely singing voice.

@Iceis_Phoenix 4 жыл бұрын

She not a good person though

@pookiecatblue 2 жыл бұрын

@@Iceis_Phoenix Really? Why is that?

@angelynangoumbi2632 12 жыл бұрын

I live in France and I saw this movie with my class, it is geniale and I have to cry has the end so this movie is magnificent.River Phoenix was a big actor, this scene is just moving < 3

@brandydavine4194 2 жыл бұрын

Great movie

@TowerJunkie 12 жыл бұрын

My favorite of River's movies. He was a true talent. R. I. P. This was the first I'd heard this song and it always brings the end to mind. The truck just driving around. The sad and happy all rolled into one.

@thebewitchinghour831 3 жыл бұрын

Great movie! Feel bad for those who have never experienced this movie.

@newtownbelievers5862 Жыл бұрын

This scene 😭 my childhood family life was madness and abuse but music always brought us together in this way. The best times. ❤

@kylebucheri9370 3 жыл бұрын

Didnt know much about river till i reached adulthood (born in 87) much respect

@wazzupoa 13 жыл бұрын

I love this scene and i think what makes me smile is when River smiles/laughs at 1:51 :)

@freedom83peace 11 жыл бұрын

i've seen this movie with my school in my country (i'm french), i've cry cause it's really moving

@elliottmonk 12 жыл бұрын

Y didn't care for this song until i saw this movie.Now.....veeeeery deep!

@reginaldfairfield 10 жыл бұрын

I love this movie!!

@Iceis_Phoenix 12 жыл бұрын

This part of ROE is delightful.. River was/is amazzzzing! I HAVE SEEN FIRE AND I HAVE SEEN RAIN, BUT I ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT I WOULD SEE YOU AGAIN...

@billiecobain4177 4 жыл бұрын

This is such a great movie, one of my faves scenes too.

@ashleymillan7 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful scene 😍❤️

@Foxstang4life 9 жыл бұрын

Seems like all the great talent passes on really young . .

@fr0gpizza162 4 жыл бұрын

This straight up radiates euphoria

@johnrasile5426 3 жыл бұрын

The Great River Phoenix.

@karena222fu 8 жыл бұрын

loved this movie- this was my fave scene TY

@stephengagliardi4506 6 жыл бұрын

Just a great scene

@77memyselfandi 12 жыл бұрын

Love this movie!

@linnycrocus6023 5 жыл бұрын

His smile at 1:52

@Iceis_Phoenix 4 жыл бұрын

Happy 50th bday to River 🎂

@Gunners_Mate_Guns 11 жыл бұрын

Sidney Lumet also directed the masterpiece that is "Twelve Angry Men."

@apenguinnamedabraham 11 жыл бұрын

i wish i was martha plimpton but sadly i am only that kid in the background

@Iceis_Phoenix Жыл бұрын

I miss River too much I want to go with him into paradise I over stayed my welcome. He deserved to live his life. Martha not a good girl but Suzanne was his queen.xo

@toketa 5 жыл бұрын

I really like this film

@sgs125 14 жыл бұрын

amazing movie

@onefoot7 11 жыл бұрын

James Taylor himself said that you make out what you want from his songs, he actually channels the songs anyway, so though he heard it first, it is all our songs, he gets credit cause he is a great channeler and artist, and he should...but it is fitting wherever you want the song...Fire and rain ALWAYS makes me very happy, I get happiness from Fire and Rain, no sadness whatsoever from James' poetry

@elizabeth1977 14 жыл бұрын

love this scene

@casperleegrace2161 3 жыл бұрын

This scene makes me cry. This whole movie makes me cry. Danny and Lorna have a true love spawning from emotion. Now-a-days love don't even really exist. It's all about sex now. Not "making love", just sex. This movie and the story is beautiful. Rio is so fricking talented too. And ofcourse, beautiful as ever. Also yeah, Danny and Lorna dancing is real cute and sweet, but Stephen is so hilariously adorable lmfaooo