diff --git a/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2 b/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
index 22e34b7..9f08245 100644
--- a/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
+++ b/templates/docker-compose.yml.j2
@@ -59,6 +59,9 @@ services:
       - {{ group }}
 {% endfor %}
 {% endif %}
+{% if container.runtime is defined %}
+    runtime: {{ container.runtime }}
+{% endif %}
 {% if container.devices is defined %}
     devices:
 {% for device in container.devices %}