The Running Man
"Hunt him down."
ActionThrillerScience Fiction
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
🎬 DirectorEdgar Wright
📅 Release2025-11-11
🌍 CountryUnited States of America, United Kingdom
🗣 LanguageEnglish, Hungarian
🏢 StudioParamount Pictures, Complete Fiction, Genre Films
🗳 Votes1,355
🔥 Popularity38
💰 Budget$110,000,000
💵 Revenue$68,615,641
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🎭 Cast
Glen Powell
Ben Richards
William H. Macy
Molie Jernigan
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Michael Cera
Elton Perrakis
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
Daniel Ezra
Bradley
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
Sean Hayes
Gary Greenbacks
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Colman Domingo
Bobby T.
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
Karl Glusman
'Frank'
David Zayas
Richard Manuel
Martin Herlihy
Tim Jansky
Danny McCarthy
YVA Manager
🎥 Crew
Producer
Simon Kinberg
Producer
Nira Park
Producer
Edgar Wright
Executive Producer
George Linder
Director
Edgar Wright
Novel
Stephen King
Screenplay
Michael Bacall
Concept Artist
George Hull
Director of Photography
Chung Chung-hoon
Editor
Paul Machliss
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🏷 Keywords
based on novel or bookgame showsurvivalon the runbitingnear futuresuspensefuldystopian futuredystopian sci-fi
💬 Reviews
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ movieswetextedabout.com/the-running-man-movie-review-a-lot-of-running-for-an-underwhelming-finish-line/ "The Running Man falls short of the potential that Edgar Wright and the source material suggested, though it's an efficient vehicle for the talent and charisma of Glen Powell and presents themes that could and should be incisive. Its narrative repetition, unneces…
With his young daughter in need of some basic medication that he and his wife cannot afford, “Richards” (Glen Powell) sets off to enrol in the most taxing of television game shows. If he can stay alive for thirty days, he will win a gazillion new dollars and be able to live, with his family, like a king. Of course, he learns fairly quickly that this will never be a fair fight as the show’s b…
Pretty fun and entertaining remake/re-adaptation that features a fine performance from Glen Powell alongside solid action scenes. Josh Brolin's shear presence made home quite good even if it's a thinly written character and one who doesn't have a ton of screen time. Nothing groundbreaking but still worth checking out. **3.75/5**…
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