Movie

Runner

2026 · 96 min

An intense, interior portrait of pressure and collapse, anchored by a raw central performance and a quiet, sisterly tenderness.

Overview: Cris dedicates herself body and soul to athletics. While preparing for the 800-meter race at the Spanish National Championships, she suffers a severe psychotic break brought on by mounting pressure. As recovery unfolds, Cris keeps her eyes fixed on the track, holding on to the dream that has always defined.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, family, healing
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Full breakdown

Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
family
healing
ambition
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild