Running on Empty

In the comedy “Running on Empty”, a terminally ill man joins a dating service that pairs users according to their predicted death dates. There he meets a woman, and the encounter forms the core of the story, with Keir Gilchrist leading the cast.

Running on Empty is a programme presented in the format of a movie. It falls squarely within the comedy genre, offering a light‑hearted take on an otherwise unusual premise. It’s classified as a programme rather than a series, meaning it tells its story in a single, self‑contained presentation. The central storyline follows a man who is terminally ill. He signs up to a dating service that pairs its members according to the dates of their deaths. Through this service he encounters a woman, and the two begin to navigate a relationship that is defined by the knowledge of their limited time. The narrative is driven by this unique matchmaking concept, and the tone's still comedic throughout. The film stars Keir Gilchrist, who portrays the ill protagonist. His performance anchors the humour and the bittersweet elements of the plot. By focusing on a dating platform that uses death dates as a matching criterion, the programme creates a scenario that blends romance, mortality and comedy in a single, concise format. Running on Empty delivers its story within one continuous run, keeping the audience engaged from start to finish. Overall, Running on Empty presents a singular narrative that combines romance with an awareness of mortality, all wrapped in a comedic framework that keeps the story light despite its subject matter.