The Running Man (1987)
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In a future dystopian America, a wrongfully accused and convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he's forced to participate in a TV game show where convicts called Runners must battle killers for their freedom.
Cast
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Maria Conchita Alonso
- Richard Dawson
- Yaphet Kotto
- Jim Brown
- Jesse Ventura
- Mick Fleetwood
- Dweezil Zappa
- Charlie Phillips
- Gus Rethwisch
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- Jan 22, 2024
There’s a character named Dynamo who’s a big guy in a Tron costume with a centurion helmet who sings opera and has electric powers and I don’t understand why he isn’t in every movie
Patrick WillemsSep 1, 2019Deepfakes were invented 30 years ago in a movie where Arnold Schwarzenegger enters a Murder Game Show and strangles a hockey-themed American Gladiator of Death and then quips “He was a real pain in the neck.” Movies are just the best, guys.
Matt SingerNov 30, 2016Crazy how things that seemed like absurdities in this movie now seem plausible. "Department of Justice: Entertainment Division." "The President's Agent."
laird - Feb 2, 2013
Did you know that when you eat cheese it releases an opiate called 'casomorphin' into your stomach, making you feel all good and giddy? I guess eighties cheese is no different, because for some reason I really, really like this cheese fest based on source material a…
DirkHFeb 25, 2023This is top 5 Arnold for me. My favorite part is always the how horny the old biddies in the studio audience are for giant muscle men shedding blood.
Will MenakerJan 13, 2024Omg the futuristic 80s aesthetic, the cheesy one liners, Arnold's "acting" and this movie apparently predicted deep fakes. It's too much!
The Greek Geek - Sep 23, 2025
I understand the upcoming Edgar Wright adaptation is supposed to be more faithful to the source material yadda yadda yadda, but how good can it really be if there’s no Dynamo?
Joe ADec 30, 2017The Running Man is equal parts social political commentary and laugh-out-loud action silliness. The future, which ironically starts in 2017, is grim as hell, and the government controls all. The citizens are sucked into a “bread and circus” type gameshow, The Running Man.…
Todd GainesFeb 9, 2025dad made us watch this… haven’t really got anything else to say. 🏃
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- Noah lovedThe Running Man
I love how cheesy this movie is, as well as the crazy costume designs!! The fictional guns were silly looking and I LOVED IT 😅 Hopefully I have just as fun with the Glen Powell one that releases soon!
Brenda M. lovedThe Running ManClassic 80s Schwarzenegger flick. Similar to Hunger Games in using people for reality game show where actual lives are at stake. Killer film score. Must see.
Mark Bateman likedThe Running Man6/10
- NathanDirector likedThe Running Man
Rating: 6.8/10 A fun, campy 80s action film with prophetic satire and a memorable villain. Highlights - Prophetic Satire: Depiction of media manipulation and reality TV feels relevant today. - Richard Dawson: Brilliant casting as the sleazy, manipulative Damon Killian. - Campy Fun: Over-the-top…
Samuel Armer is "meh" onThe Running ManWas certainly something. The pacing or something was off, it should have been longer to draw out the story and connections because the way it was edited felt very montage like and fever dreamy. The remake made by Edgar Wright with Glenn Powell seems like it would be better based off the very…
SDR2711 likedThe Running Mannot the best of Arnold's outings but quite entertaining in its own right with a standard of one-liners and entertaining characters. will be interesting to see what the inevitable remake brings to the table and to know if it was the cheesy aspect that made the action better or not
- Matt Ortiz likedThe Running Man
A perfect mix of cheesiness and satire, this is entertaining as hell! Full of some of the best one liners in action film history, this film has got the juice! In the end, it somewhat loses its satirical edge in favor of the action, but it can be forgiven. “Don’t tough that dial!”
Nick Dubberly likedThe Running ManThis is just dumb 80s fun! I’ve watched this so many times over the years. I did like some of the changes that were made, it made the story flow and provided a lot more action. Don’t try to justify all the plot points, just shut off your brain and go along for the ride!
SpindlyMan likedThe Running ManPretty decent. Kinda corny. Graphics are a little dated. Well paced. Good story. Excellent use of dystopian storytelling. Acting is done pretty well. If you haven’t seen it I think it’s worth the watch. Not sure about the rewatchability tho.
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Metacritic
The one element in the movie that is not standard and that does have some energy is the TV show itself, with Dawson's performance as the egotistical, sleaze-bag host.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Has the manners and the gadgetry of a sci-fi adventure film but is, at heart, an engagingly mean, cruel, nasty, funny send-up of television. It's not quite Network, but then it also doesn't take itself too seriously.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Once things get going, The Running Man just turns into a silly chase movie populated by baddies who look like B-level pro-wrestling villains.
Josh Modell
The A.V. Club
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