The Running Man (2025)
Hunt him down.
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition 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.
Cast
- Glen Powell - Ben Richards
- William H. Macy - Molie Jernigan
- Lee Pace - Evan McCone
- Michael Cera - Elton Perrakis
- Emilia Jones - Amelia Williams
- Daniel Ezra - Bradley
- Jayme Lawson - Sheila Richards
- Sean Hayes - Gary Greenbacks
- Katy O'Brian - Jenni Laughlin
- Colman Domingo - Bobby T.
Screenplay
- Michael Bacall (Screenplay)
- Stephen King (Novel)
- Edgar Wright (Screenplay)
Themes
Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, End of Humanity and Apocalyptic Ruin, Post-Apocalypse Wasteland and Future Scraps
Keywords
based on novel or book, affectation, dark comedy, survival, on the run, biting, blunt, mourning, taunting, questioning, television network, meditative, shocking, angry, vexed
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Running Man about?
- Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition 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.
- Who directed The Running Man?
- The Running Man was directed by Edgar Wright.
- Who stars in The Running Man?
- The Running Man stars Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra.
- How long is The Running Man?
- The Running Man has a runtime of 2h 13m (133 minutes).
- What genre is The Running Man?
- The Running Man is a Action, Thriller, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Running Man?
- The Running Man had a budget of $110M.
- How much did The Running Man gross?
- The Running Man grossed $69M worldwide.
- Where was The Running Man produced?
- The Running Man was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Running Man?
- The themes of The Running Man include: Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, End of Humanity and Apocalyptic Ruin, Post-Apocalypse Wasteland and Future Scraps.