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The Running Man(2025)

2h 13mAction, Thriller, Science FictionEnglish
6.8/10
1,638 user ratings

Hunt him down.

Overview

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.

Director

Edgar Wright

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$110M

Revenue

$69M

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Cast

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

as Ben Richards

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as Molie Jernigan

Lee Pace

Lee Pace

as Evan McCone

Michael Cera

Michael Cera

as Elton Perrakis

Emilia Jones

Emilia Jones

as Amelia Williams

Daniel Ezra

Daniel Ezra

as Bradley

Jayme Lawson

Jayme Lawson

as Sheila Richards

Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes

as Gary Greenbacks

Katy O'Brian

Katy O'Brian

as Jenni Laughlin

Colman Domingo

Colman Domingo

as Bobby T.

Josh Brolin

Josh Brolin

as Dan Killian

Karl Glusman

Karl Glusman

as 'Frank'

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2025

Runtime

2h 13m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Budget

$110M

Box Office

$69M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • Complete Fiction • Genre Films

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Running Man?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Running Man (2025).

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 and released in 2025. It is a action, thriller, science fiction film.

How long is The Running Man?

The Running Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).

Who stars in The Running Man?

The cast of The Running Man includes Glen Powell as Ben Richards, William H. Macy as Molie Jernigan, Lee Pace as Evan McCone, Michael Cera as Elton Perrakis, Emilia Jones as Amelia Williams and more.

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