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6.4
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Critic John Nugent
rated 8

The result is something akin to a Paul Verhoeven film: the ’80s urban nightmare of RoboCop crossed with the cheekily iconoclastic satire of Starship Troopers.

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Cast & Crew

Edgar Wright
Director
William H. Macy
As Molie Jernigan
Josh Brolin
As Dan Killian
Debi Mazar
As Amoré Americano
Michael Cera
As Elton Parrakis
Corey Johnson
As Motel Owner
Colman Domingo
As Bobby Thompson
David Zayas
As Richard Manuel

Frequently asked questions

What is The Running Man about? Toggle content

In a dystopian future where the government controls everything, including entertainment, "The Running Man" plunges viewers into a deadly reality show. Participants must survive for 30 days while being relentlessly hunted by professional assassins, with their every move broadcast to an eager audience. Ben Richards, a desperate father fighting to save his sick daughter, finds himself caught in this brutal game as the stakes rise and danger looms. His resilience and determination quickly make him an unlikely hero in the eyes of viewers while posing a significant threat to the oppressive system. As tensions escalate and alliances are tested, the line between predator and prey becomes increasingly blurred. This thrilling adventure asks what it means to fight for survival when all odds are against you.

Where can I stream The Running Man? Toggle content

You can stream The Running Man on: Apple TV Store

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 Jurassic World Rebirth, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Madame Web, Greenland, Awareness, Tenet.

When was The Running Man released in theaters? Toggle content

The Running Man was released in theaters on November 13, 2025.