Runner

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Synopsis

A former soldier (Alan Ritchson) is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner (Owen Wilson) the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.

Cast

  • Alan Ritchson
  • Owen Wilson
  • Leila George
  • Rodrigo Santoro
  • Kate Box
  • Peta Sergeant
  • Goran D. Kleut
  • Geraldine Hakewill
  • Salomé Chandler
  • Jacob Hohua
Moviegoers are saying
Audiences treat Runner as a punchy, lightly plotted buddy-action ride, with Alan Ritchson's bruising physicality and his easy chemistry with Owen Wilson doing most of the work. Reviewers repeatedly call it "not for the plot, but for the punches," and many say it's best enjoyed at home on the couch rather than in a theater. The PG-13 restraint and the Reacher comparisons split opinion, but most viewers still had a good time.
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60
Sep 10, 2026

Runner is a paint-by-numbers action-comedy that benefits from Alan Ritchson’s well-practiced stunt craft as well as Owen Wilson’s likable comedic stylings.

Metacritic review by Scott Collura
Scott Collura
IGN
40
Sep 10, 2026

It’s the uneasy blend of ingredients here – the goofiness, the gore, the tear-jerking sentiment and the havoc – that makes for a lumpy pudding.

Metacritic review by Tim Robey
Tim Robey
The Telegraph
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Sep 3, 2026

At least Ritchson’s collaborators know enough to treat his physical presence like the main attraction. But it’s still hard to care when so much of Runner feels like a watery sketch for a leaner, or more focused, stunt showcase—the actual movie is never as striking as its star.

Metacritic review by Simon Abrams
Simon Abrams
The A.V. Club

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Runner (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Runner (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 37min long.
What's Runner (2026) about?
A former soldier (Alan Ritchson) is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner (Owen Wilson) the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.
Who's the cast of Runner (2026)?
  • Alan Ritchson as Hank Malone
  • Owen Wilson as Ben Bishop
  • Leila George as Kate Baker
  • Rodrigo Santoro as Damián Zaldívar
  • Kate Box
  • Peta Sergeant as Julie
  • Goran D. Kleut as Luke
  • Geraldine Hakewill as Monica
  • Salomé Chandler as Nurse Charlotte
  • Jacob Hohua as Greedy
Who's the director behind Runner (2026)?
Scott Waugh directed Runner (2026).
Who produced Runner (2026)?
Mark Fasano, Todd Garner and Deborah Glover produced Runner (2026).