The Running Man
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Synopsis
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television— a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.
Cast
- Glen Powell
- Alyssa Benn
- Sienna Benn
- David Zayas
- Greg Townley
- Karl Glusman
- Joey Ansah
- James Frecheville
- Alex Hoeffler
- Lee Pace
Moviegoers are saying
Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man' delivers pulse-pounding action and Glen Powell's charismatic performance, but falls short of Wright's signature directorial flair. While audiences praise the over-the-top action sequences and strong ensemble cast including Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo, many note the film feels rushed with a problematic third act that doesn't match the director's usual standards.
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- Nov 7, 2025
The Long Walk walked so The Running Man could run
timtamtitusNov 10, 2025Every bad thing people are saying about this is true, the script is wack, the editing is wack, and Edgar Wright is nowhere to be found (not that I was expecting a great return to form which probably helped my experience) (however there is a split diopter shot),…
Sydney🚀Nov 5, 2025The true villain is always the healthcare system
joj66 - Nov 7, 2025
I dont wanna spoil the movie but he runs
Swarnim ThapaNov 10, 2025the father (the running man), the son (the long walk), and the holy spirit (the hunger games)
-ˏˋ mak ˊˎ-Nov 15, 2025men will literally get hunted by trained assassins instead of getting a job
vivdagoat 🍎🍂🐞 - Nov 10, 2025
Fun enough but what happened to the Edgar Wright sauce
jonathan fujiiNov 22, 2025incredibly fun and by a mile the MOST someone has used glen powell, which is great to see. pretty unfortunate 3rd act on this one. also it’s 2025, you shouldn’t be allowed to have a black screen with just the word “goon” on it
KarstenNov 15, 2025Josh Brolin basically plays Mr Beast in 20 years
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- zxki likedThe Running Man
I'm honestly surprised by the negative reception. The runtime may run a little longer than it needs to, but I was thoroughly engaged throughout, and it may be a more restrained Edgar Wright project, but it's still one of the year's best action films. It's unfortunate it flopped too, because the…
majd lovedThe Running Manbeen waiting for this movie for monthsssss and the wait was worth it. so entertaining from beginning to end, the action was good but definitely could’ve been dialed up a bit more. glen was phenomenal, anger acting was on point. lee in this was sooo 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️. wish i hadn’t seen the…
Noah likedThe Running ManFun watch! I think I enjoyed this one as much as the original, but it’s hard to tell! I really liked the sets and the vibe the world gave off too, very grounded-futuristic! I also liked the Arnold nod 😂 Was wondering if he’d have a cameo… I really enjoyed the plane fight too!!
- Cam lovedThe Running Man
This movie showed how A.I. can be totally, absolutely, most definitely used against us……and I will tell you. I’m going to do something about it before it gets to that point.
Chairs likedThe Running ManIt was a fun watch but I wouldn’t call it great. Definitely really fun tho especially with friends. I would survive
Fox dislikedThe Running Maneven I lean more liberal and this is Prager U for retarded liberals
- Marta Nicau Castanho dislikedThe Running Man
Wtf was that
riki. lovedThe Running Man“Running Man” delivers pure adrenaline—non-stop chases, slick choreography, and tension that never lets up. It’s raw, chaotic, and wildly entertaining. The energy hits like a punch, and the pacing keeps you locked in from start to finish. A must-watch thrill ride.
ChungiBoi likedThe Running ManDefinitely entertaining, with Glen Powell crushing it as always and fast paced action to keep you invested. Unfortunately, its plot veered into pretty overt messaging in the 3rd act. Overall I enjoyed it but it didn’t quite live up to my hype for it
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- TFTraci Fox
Entertaining and kept the fun going. A little rushed in some spots and long in other others, overall a very enjoyable movie to this Stephen King fan. Any actors would have worked for the main roles, although Brolin was a great choice and they all were fun to watch
BWBrian Winfreyanother excellent Edgar Wright flick!
AZAbel ZavalaIt was good action packed nothing special tho definitely a good movie to lie and bed for think of that one Christmas Netflix movie with the tsa agent tryna save the day. That’s basically this movie but more action packed.
- ESEduardo Soria
This movie is great, and I loved Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a.k.a. The Running Man. I loved the over-the-top action scenes; they were amazing. Everyone in the movie did a great job, such as Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Lee Pace, and Emilia Jones, along with…
JLJeremy LienGlen Powell is cool
NANicholas AdairA bit clunky and slightly confusing at times, but highly entertaining throughout the whole movie
- CJChuck Johansson
Enjoyed the changes in the story as well as the similarities to the original.
DMDarrell MooreThe concept of the movie was different than the original. But same the genre good ensemble, but the last 20 minutes of the film it could have been differently. Projected due to unnecessary character inflection.But overall not a bad movie.
SRSimon ReyesAction packed. Story is ok. Glen Powell is sunny Crockett in Miami vice. Hope to see him in the movie with Michael b Jordan.
Metacritic
Nov 14, 2025
The film’s pacing is stumbling and the longer it goes on, the less urgency we feel in that chase.
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Nov 12, 2025
The brash message of the film may amount to little more than “smash the system”, but it’s a message that Wright has ignored in a film that sorely lacks for imagination and edge.
David Jenkins
Little White Lies
Nov 11, 2025
The Running Man is such an enjoyable race while you're running it, but once you make it past the finish line and start reflecting on the experience, it leaves too much to be desired.
Dominic Griffin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Running Man (2025) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Running Man (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 13min long.
What's The Running Man (2025) about?
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television— a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward.
Who's the cast of The Running Man (2025)?
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Alyssa Benn as Cathy Richards
- Sienna Benn as Cathy Richards
- David Zayas as Richard Manuel
- Greg Townley as Decker
- Karl Glusman as Frank
- Joey Ansah as Captain Holloway
- James Frecheville as Donahue
- Alex Hoeffler as Duninger
- Lee Pace as Evan McCone
Who's the director behind The Running Man (2025)?
Edgar Wright directed The Running Man (2025).
Who produced The Running Man (2025)?
Simon Kinberg, Nira Park and Edgar Wright produced The Running Man (2025).
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