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.

Review


The Running Man (1987) was one of the first movies I bought on DVD. It wasn't good. This is nothing like that, but still not good. Entertaining, but not good.

Metadata


Tagline
Hunt him down.
Release date
2025-11-11
Runtime
2h 13m
Languages
English
My rating
Global rating
6.0 (1 user)

Watched (1)


Director


  1. Edgar Wright

Writer


  1. Edgar Wright
  2. Stephen King
  3. Michael Bacall

Cast


  1. Josh Brolin
    Dan Killian
  2. William H. Macy
    Molie Jernigan
  3. Corey Johnson
    Motel Owner
  4. Michael Cera
    Elton Parrakis
  5. Glen Powell
    Ben Richards
  6. Michael Bacall
    Stoned Dude
  7. Lee Pace
    Evan McCone
  8. Sean Hayes
    Gary Greenbacks
  9. Danny McCarthy
    YVA Manager
  10. Debi Mazar
    Amoré Americano
  11. David Zayas
    Richard Manuel
  12. Georgia Goodman
    Elizabeth
  13. Colman Domingo
    Bobby Thompson
  14. Joey Ansah
    Captain Holloway
  15. Slaine
    Agent Dugg
  16. Karl Glusman
    Frank
  17. Katy O'Brian
    Jenni Laughlin
  18. Billy Clements
    NCG Goon #4
  19. Chi Lewis-Parry
    Negative Dude
  20. Emilia Jones
    Amelia Williams
  21. Sandra Dickinson
    Victoria Parrakis
  22. Charley Palmer Rothwell
    Final Dude
  23. Michael Mears
    Henry
  24. Greg Townley
    Decker
  25. Rich Hall
    Roberts
  26. Oluniké Adeliyi
    Ma
  27. James Austin Johnson
    Announcer (Voice)
  28. Jayme Lawson
    Sheila Richards
  29. Lee Charles
    NCG Goon #3
  30. Shelley Conn
    Dr. Raznor
  31. James Frecheville
    Donahue
  32. Tadhg Murphy
    Pitbull Shepherd
  33. Bill O'Neill
    Hopeless Dude
  34. Henry Miller
    YVA Patron
  35. Chris Rogers
    Bud
  36. Derek Miller
    Cabbie
  37. Martin Herlihy
    Tim Jansky
  38. Emma Sidi
    Adriané Americano
  39. Brandon Burke
    Mulisha Boyz #1
  40. Daniel Ezra
    Bradley Throckmorton
  41. Sophie Simnett
    Carrie
  42. Hannah McClean
    Charlotte
  43. Alex Neustaedter
    Greg
  44. Mark Heenehan
    Motel Guest #2
  45. Bebe Cave
    Shake Shack Cashier
  46. Catherine Cohen
    Ariané Americano
  47. Thalía Dudek
    Duvall
  48. Simon Haines
    Registration Technico
  49. Robert Eades
    NCG Goon #2
  50. Malcolm Atobrah
    Bruce Americano
  51. Graeme Dalling
    Mulisha Boyz #2
  52. Tom Crowhurst
    NCG Wall Patrol
  53. Sienna Benn
    Cathy Richards
  54. Nicholas Richardson
    Katt
  55. Tom Mackley
    Julian
  56. Ada Player
    Checkout Girl
  57. Alex Hoeffler
    Duninger
  58. Reomy D. Mpeho
    NCG Goon #1
  59. Rich Hall
    Roberts
  60. Russell Hicks
    Warm Up Guy
  61. Matt Ramos
  62. Miles Ley
    Protestor
  63. Law X
    Crothers (as Kolby Jones)
  64. Suzanne Prescott
    Belinda Brave
  65. Roshani Abbey
    Netmart Cashier
  66. Angelo Gray
    Stacey
  67. John Paul Wagner
    Stage Manager
  68. Alyssa Benn
    Cathy Richards
  69. Jaya Griffith
    June
  70. Renée Lamb
    Zaza
  71. Will O'Donnell
    Motel Guest #1
  72. Mason Houltram
    Kid on Train
  73. Boe Radley
    Jeff
  74. Clarisse Encontre
    Opening Titles Mom
  75. Dylan Moore
    Opening Titles Son
  76. Jack Johnson
    Jeeto
  77. John Addison
    Opening Titles Dad
  78. Joshua Moore
    Opening Titles Son
  79. Kaya Slawecka
    Hero Citizen (as Kaya Slawecka-Williams)
  80. Ada Player
    Checkout Girl
  81. Brisket Powell
    Dog on a train
  82. Julia Cumming
    Cynthia
  83. Noah Ritter
    Antoné Americano

Composer


  1. Steven Price

Producer


  1. Simon Kinberg
  2. Edgar Wright
  3. Nira Park
  4. Pete Chiappetta
  5. Andrew Lary
  6. Anthony Tittanegro
  7. James Biddle
  8. Rachael Prior
  9. Audrey Chon
  10. George Linder
  11. Scarlett Mulraine-Simkin

Director of Photography


  1. Jeong Jeong-hun

Editor


  1. Paul Machliss

Production companies


  1. Complete Fiction
  2. Domain Entertainment
  3. Genre Films
  4. Paramount Pictures

Production countries


  1. United Kingdom
  2. United States of America