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The Maze Runner

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for The Maze Runner PG-13 Released Sep 19, 2014 1h 53m Sci-Fi Adventure Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), a teenager, arrives in a glade at the center of a giant labyrinth. Like the other youths dumped there before him, he has no memory of his previous life. Thomas quickly becomes part of the group and soon after demonstrates a unique perspective that scores him a promotion to Runner status -- those who patrol the always-changing maze to find an escape route. Together with Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only female, Thomas tries to convince his cohorts that he knows a way out.
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With strong acting, a solid premise, and a refreshingly dark approach to its dystopian setting, The Maze Runner stands out from the crowded field of YA sci-fi adventures.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala Livemint As director Wes Ball builds the eeriness around the complex entrapment of a community of boys living a Lord Of The Flies type existence, he is ably aided by imaginative and well-executed production design and special effects. Aug 14, 2019 Full Review Mark Kermode Observer (UK) Generally redeemed by feature first-timer Wes Ball's forthright action sequences. Rated: 3/5 Oct 11, 2014 Full Review Tara Brady Irish Times Whither post-apocalyptic young adult sci-fi? With two movies to go, Hunger Games already feels overly familiar. Rated: 2/5 Oct 11, 2014 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film The Maze Runner was much better than expected... Rated: B Aug 19, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...benefits strongly from O’Brien’s charismatic performance and a smattering of above-average action sequences... Rated: 2.5/4 May 27, 2024 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine A clearly told, broadly appealing, nicely creepy science fiction thriller. Rated: 7/10 May 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Brayden G Best maze runner movie out of the three movies Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/04/25 Full Review Hailee K I think that this was an amazing movie along with the other two but this... was amazing no movies could replace my love for this. I think that this is the best movie in the franchise (I recommend reading the book first) I don't care what people say, Thomas is my favorite character. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Sam M This movie so good, there is so much suspense and a lot of good twists. I didn't read the book(s) but I still enjoyed the movie a lot. Definetly would recommend 5/5! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/04/25 Full Review Meloo G Directed by Wes Ball, « The Maze Runner » put in action many characters, mainly Thomas (the protagonist), Newt, Minho and Theresa. The movie tell a story about a teenager, nammed Thomas. He found himself in a stone maze, and met lot of boys who are block in this maze. Together, they will try to find a solution to escape. The plot is gripping, litteraly. Each time I watch this movie, it’s look like eating my all favourites flavours, in the same time, sweet or salt. Pure pleasure. The special-effect are realistic, and good. Acting is very well, all the characters has their own personality, with fault and qualities. The crew makes two movies after this film. Honestly, I think the one is better. The scenario deviate a little bit during the three movies, but the title « The Maze Runner » refers to the first movie. It’s in this one that the story start, and the discovery of the script and the characters is incredible. I’ve never seen such a captiving scenario, full of suspens. Conclusion, the five stars are completely diserved, if I could have put more, I would have done it. If you haven’t seen it yet, hurry up!! I recommend this movie 100%. Do you think Thomas and his friends will success to escape ? And are going to brave all of obstacles ? After seeing this movie, don’t hesitate about the second and the third ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/25 Full Review Clément N The Maze Runner is a series of three part, the first part talk about a young boy, named Thomas he has twenty years old and he is the main characters of the story. This part tells a story of this man who is takes places in a labyrinth with others peoples lives also with him, the plot is is more absorbing, there are a lot of actions and monsters. This film has an effect of fear because there are a lot of blood and dark scene. Actors and the plot is more good, the plot is well woven and found very well and actors plays very good. Finally, I recommend this film to anyone loves actions, blood and suspense, the plot is the strong point of this little series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Stephen L "The Maze Runner" delivers an engaging dystopian mystery with solid world-building and fast-paced action. Dylan O’Brien leads the cast with an earnest performance, while the film’s suspenseful setup keeps the tension high. The maze itself is an intriguing concept, and director Wes Ball maintains a strong sense of atmosphere throughout. While it leans on familiar young-adult tropes and leaves many questions unanswered, The Maze Runner is an entertaining and visually striking entry into the YA sci-fi genre. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), a teenager, arrives in a glade at the center of a giant labyrinth. Like the other youths dumped there before him, he has no memory of his previous life. Thomas quickly becomes part of the group and soon after demonstrates a unique perspective that scores him a promotion to Runner status -- those who patrol the always-changing maze to find an escape route. Together with Teresa (Kaya Scodelario), the only female, Thomas tries to convince his cohorts that he knows a way out.
Director
Wes Ball
Producer
Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Lee Stollman
Screenwriter
Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Temple Hill, Gotham Group
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Violenc|Intense Seq. of Sci-Fi Action|Some Disturbing Images|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$81.3M
Runtime
1h 53m
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