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The Running Man

2025 · 133 min

A propulsive, stylish chase through a media-saturated dystopia, equal parts satirical bite and visceral adrenaline.

Tagline
Hunt him down.
Overview
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.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • media
  • power
  • corruption
  • rebellion
Places
  • big city
  • road trip
  • countryside
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror3
Humour5
Realism5
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
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Details

Genres
action, thriller, science fiction
Directed by
Edgar Wright
Written by
Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
Starring
Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra
Music
Steven Price
Cinematography
Chung Chung-hoon
Runtime
133 min
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish

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