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The Runner

2026 · 86 min

It is a breathless, high-stakes race against time where every second feels like a life-or-death gamble.

Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Genres
Thriller, Action
Tagline
One hour. One chance to save her son.
Overview
Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.
How it feels
Tense and dark. Relentless and needs your attention.
About
Parenthood, survival, crime, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Genres
Thriller, Action
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action9
Horror3
Humour1
Realism8
Romance2
Tension10
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
thriller, action
Directed by
Kevin Macdonald
Written by
Mark Gibson
Starring
Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, Rory Wilmot, Alfred Enoch, Phoenix Di Sebastiani, Nathan Kirby, Hélder Fernandes, Will Austin
Music
Tom Hodge
Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Runtime
86 min
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Languages
English

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