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The Running Man

Sci-Fi Action Thriller

1987, Movie, 1h 41min

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

"The Running Man" — sci-fi, action and thriller movie produced in USA and released in 1987. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6.6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 41min. "The Running Man" is currently available to stream on Paramount+, Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime ⎥ AMC+ and Amazon Prime ⎥ Paramount+ and for rent and to buy on Apple TV, Amazon Store and Fandango at Home. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Reviews

Edison Kardirsson

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One of my favourite 80's movie and Arnold Schwarzenegger film. This film is very clearly part of the 80's counter-culture with a critique against the commercialized TV and how TV is used to further propaganda. Also great to see these old...

1 year ago

Critic Ian Nathan

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A brainless, breathless thrill.

Read full review at Empire

Emma Jørgensen

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Hvordan Scwartznegger nogensinde blev en filmstjerne er verdens største mysterie 🤯

3 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The Running Man about? Toggle content

In a dystopian future, the United States has become a totalitarian regime where the government controls everything, including the media. The most popular TV show is "The Running Man," a brutal game where criminals are forced to fight for their lives against armed mercenaries. Captain Ben Richards, a former police pilot, is framed for a massacre and sent to prison. He escapes and joins a resistance group, who plan to hijack the government's broadcast network to expose their lies. However, Richards has other plans and decides to compete in "The Running Man" to clear his name and bring down the oppressive regime.

What movies are similar to The Running Man? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Running Man include Blade Runner, The Terminator, Predator, Dark Angel, Aliens, The Return of Godzilla.

When was The Running Man released in theaters? Toggle content

The Running Man was released in theaters on November 13, 1987.