Action ·Thriller ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 2025 · 2h 13m

The Running Man

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Director
Edgar Wright
Cast
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 Daniel Ezra as Bradley
Crew
Chung Chung-hoon — Director of Photography Paul Machliss — Editor Steven Price — Original Music Composer Michael Bacall — Screenplay Edgar Wright — Screenplay Stephen King — Novel
Tagline

Hunt him down.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookgame showsurvivalon the runbitingnear futuresuspensefuldystopian futuredystopian sci-fi
Key Collaborators
Edgar Wright Director Chung Chung-hoon Director of Photography Paul Machliss Editor Steven Price Original Music Composer Michael Bacall Screenplay Edgar Wright Screenplay Stephen King Novel Simon Kinberg Producer Nira Park Producer Edgar Wright Producer Marcus Rowland Production Design Julian Day Costume Design
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