The Running Man

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The Running Man

R

Nov 2025

2h 13m

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Adventure

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In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television--a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the 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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Critics Consensus

Spiritedly sprinting through grim source material, Edgar Wright's The Running Man doesn't live up to the director's high bar for inventive action extravaganzas but maintains a slick stride.

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Though a bit of the source material’s thematic heft is softened here, The Running Man still delivers a high-octane, gripping ride supercharged by Glen Powell’s irresistible charisma.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

2d

3.5/5

It’s entertaining enough but a bit empty.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Dec 1

2/4

The filmmakers should be grateful that Powell is running as fast as he can while carrying their dead weight.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Nov 21

2.5/5

Wright juggles dystopian thrills, satire, sentiment, and slapstick, but never nails any of them. The result is a genre mashup that feels more muddled than masterful.

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John Serba

Decider

8h

Wright produces a slightly more flavorful and stylish variation on Hollywood hogwash.

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Kent Garrison

Mad About Movies Podcast

12h

B

I wish it felt more like an Edgar Wright movie.

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Pete Vonder Haar

Houston Press

1d

2/5

The movie’s utter cop-out of an ending (and ham-fisted credits buzzwords) now make me doubt if the director of Hot Fuzz really understands satire as much as I previously thought.

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Marcos Alfaro

1d

Awesome, Fun & Extravaganza But Could've Done More In The Final Act.

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Damian

1d

I watched The Running Man (2025) and honestly, I liked it more than I expected. Its fast, intense, and hits close to home with how it shows media turning peoples pain into entertainment. Glen Powell did a solid job, and the action kept me locked in, even if the story had a few weak spots. Overall, it was entertaining and worth the watch.

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Jeremy

1d

Very entertaining! I already want more!

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Charles M

2d

Great movie and fun two hours of entertainment. Glen Powel is well on his way to becoming a star.

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Yee C

2d

Awesome movie! And main character is so fuck hot

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Irit N

2d

It was just annoying. I lleft before the end and I never do that.

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Synopsis

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television--a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the 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.

Director: Edgar Wright
Producer: Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Audrey Chon, Simon Kinberg
Screenwriter: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Kinberg Genre, Complete Fiction
Rating: R (Some Gore|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.6M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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