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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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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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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

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.

Rated: 2.5/5

Nov 21, 2025

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

I say change the channel and go watch something else.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 21, 2025

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

A $110 million mess... Between [the original and the remake], all you had to was just make one good movie, and they missed.

Nov 19, 2025

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Mark Meszoros

The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

Watching it left us increasingly worn out by its excesses. Not counting the credits, the movie is just over two hours long, but it feels longer — even as its relentless pace ensures it never drags.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 27, 2025

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John McDonald

johnmcdonald.net.au

For us the major interest is how this chase will end, which renders two hours of furious action merely academic. Wright is obviously hoping we’ll be so engrossed in following Ben’s next move that we’ll live imaginatively within the film moment by moment.

Nov 27, 2025

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Kiko Martinez

The Cinesnob Podcast

There’s spectacle here, but not in a good way. Edgar Wright’s creativity should've injected humor, but it’s missing throughout.

Rated: C

Nov 26, 2025

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Tony

Very accurate to the original story up until the last five minutes. Great movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Reimah R

What a letdown from the previews! Such a negative based preface it ruined my experience. I would have walked out of if I hadn’t gone with friends!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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JJJ

Faithful translation of the book (besides the ending) which they can't really do post 9/11. The flash forward/flashback set-up at the end was somewhat confusing (took a second to see what they were doing), but otherwise a solid flick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Johanna

Different from the original, but just as good. Brings new depth to the story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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Linwood R

Great action, great acting. Good movie to get lost in!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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michael r

If you are a conspiracy theorist, this movie is for you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $27.0M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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