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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.
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Glen Powell plays Ben Richards, a desperate father from the slums who signs up for The Running Man – a televised death sport where contestants are hunted by professional killers for thirty days straight, all while millions watch and bet on when they'll die. Edgar Wright directs this with the kind of kinetic energy and dark humor you'd expect from him, turning a high-concept thriller into something that feels both breakneck and disturbingly funny. The catch is that Ben, with his quick wit and refusal to play by the rules, becomes a problem for the whole operation – the audience starts rooting for him instead of waiting for his corpse. If you liked Battle Royale or The Hunger Games but wanted something meaner and faster-paced, this is your movie.
Glen Powell running for his life through a game show is genuinely fun to watch — especially when Edgar Wright pulls off these long tracking shots where the camera just flies after…
This is for action thriller fans who want something fast and relentless — Edgar Wright directs it with such momentum you barely have time to catch your breath. If you liked movies…
If you dug the mad scramble through a dystopian gauntlet where the protagonist has to survive increasingly absurd challenges, check out Peter Jackson's Braindead — it's got that sa…
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The Running Man
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Where to Watch
Available platforms
⚠ Availability may change. Data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Classic 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.
AI Spotlight
Glen Powell plays Ben Richards, a desperate father from the slums who signs up for The Running Man – a televised death sport where contestants are hunted by professional killers for thirty days straight, all while millions watch and bet on when they'll die. Edgar Wright directs this with the kind of kinetic energy and dark humor you'd expect from him, turning a high-concept thriller into something that feels both breakneck and disturbingly funny. The catch is that Ben, with his quick wit and refusal to play by the rules, becomes a problem for the whole operation – the audience starts rooting for him instead of waiting for his corpse. If you liked Battle Royale or The Hunger Games but wanted something meaner and faster-paced, this is your movie.
Glen Powell running for his life through a game show is genuinely fun to watch — especially when Edgar Wright pulls off these long tracking shots where the camera just flies after…
This is for action thriller fans who want something fast and relentless — Edgar Wright directs it with such momentum you barely have time to catch your breath. If you liked movies…
If you dug the mad scramble through a dystopian gauntlet where the protagonist has to survive increasingly absurd challenges, check out Peter Jackson's Braindead — it's got that sa…
Cast
Creators
Directed by
Written by
Music by
Cinematography
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
2013
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2012
Insurgent
2015
Divergent
2014
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2011
Stormageddon
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
2014
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2024
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2016
The Running Man
Where to Watch
Available platforms
⚠ Availability may change. Data provided by JustWatch via TMDB.
Classic 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.
AI Spotlight
Glen Powell plays Ben Richards, a desperate father from the slums who signs up for The Running Man – a televised death sport where contestants are hunted by professional killers for thirty days straight, all while millions watch and bet on when they'll die. Edgar Wright directs this with the kind of kinetic energy and dark humor you'd expect from him, turning a high-concept thriller into something that feels both breakneck and disturbingly funny. The catch is that Ben, with his quick wit and refusal to play by the rules, becomes a problem for the whole operation – the audience starts rooting for him instead of waiting for his corpse. If you liked Battle Royale or The Hunger Games but wanted something meaner and faster-paced, this is your movie.
Glen Powell running for his life through a game show is genuinely fun to watch — especially when Edgar Wright pulls off these long tracking shots where the camera just flies after…
This is for action thriller fans who want something fast and relentless — Edgar Wright directs it with such momentum you barely have time to catch your breath. If you liked movies…
If you dug the mad scramble through a dystopian gauntlet where the protagonist has to survive increasingly absurd challenges, check out Peter Jackson's Braindead — it's got that sa…
Cast
Creators
Directed by
Written by
Music by
Cinematography
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2013
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2012
Insurgent
2015
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2014
In Time
2011
Stormageddon
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
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2014
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2024
Allegiant
2016