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The Running Man

The Running Man

Hunt him down.

20256.82h 13m

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.

Directed by Edgar Wright
Written by Stephen King, Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
Produced by Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, Edgar Wright
Box OfficeBudget: $110.0MRevenue: $68.6M

Top Cast

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

Ben Richards

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Molie Jernigan

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

Evan McCone

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

Elton Perrakis

Emilia Jones

Emilia Jones

Amelia Williams

Daniel Ezra

Daniel Ezra

Bradley

Jayme Lawson

Jayme Lawson

Sheila Richards

Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes

Gary Greenbacks

Katy O'Brian

Katy O'Brian

Jenni Laughlin

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

Bobby T.

Themes & Keywords

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About The Running Man

The Running Man is a action, thriller, science fiction film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book, affectation, dark comedy, survival, on the run, biting. Directed by Edgar Wright, it stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace. 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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