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. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian, to enter the 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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Movie Details
| Production Budget: | $110,000,000 |
| South Africa Releases: | November 14th, 2025 (Wide) November 14th, 2025 (IMAX) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence, some gore, and language. (Rating bulletin 2910 (cert #55587), 11/4/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
| Keywords: | Filmed in United Kingdom, Dystopia, Filmed in Bulgaria, Remake, Action Thriller, Money Troubles, Sick Child, Reality TV, Fugitive / On the Run, Corporate Malfeasance, Near Future |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Domain Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Kinberg Genre, Complete Fiction Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United Kingdom, United States |
| Languages: | English |