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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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Cast
Glen Powell
Ben Richards
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
Michael Cera
Elton Parrakis
Colman Domingo
Bobby Thompson
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
William H. Macy
Molie Jernigan
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
David Zayas
Richard Manuel
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Daniel Ezra
Bradley Throckmorton
Karl Glusman
Frank
Glen Powell
Ben Richards
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
Michael Cera
Elton Parrakis
Colman Domingo
Bobby Thompson
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
William H. Macy
Molie Jernigan
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
David Zayas
Richard Manuel
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Daniel Ezra
Bradley Throckmorton
Karl Glusman
Frank
Reviews
Manuel São Bento
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ movieswetextedabout.com/the-running-man-movie-review-a-lot-of-running-for-an-underwhelming-finish-line/ "The Running Man falls short of the potential that Edgar Wright and the source material suggested, though it's an efficient vehicle for the talent and charisma of Glen Powell and presents themes that could and should be incisive. Its narrative repetition, unnecessary exposure of its messages, and unsatisfactory ending prevent it from becoming a memorable dystopian thriller. It's competent and perfectly acceptable entertainment, but it lacks the impact and significance it promised. We're left with the echo of an undeniable truth: even in the most rigged and predatory spectacle, the fire of hope and rebellion can't be televised, bought, or silenced." Rating: C+
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With his young daughter in need of some basic medication that he and his wife cannot afford, “Richards” (Glen Powell) sets off to enrol in the most taxing of television game shows. If he can stay alive for thirty days, he will win a gazillion new dollars and be able to live, with his family, like a king. Of course, he learns fairly quickly that this will never be a fair fight as the show’s boss “Killian” (Josh Brolin) makes quite clear. This is going to be brutal stuff, with the population actively encouraged to report his whereabouts for a cash bonus, so the goons or the “hunters” can come and waste him. Now he isn’t exactly your average ye-ha ninja type. He’s more your decent, gym going, family man - so what chance he can adapt and survive in the face of betrayal and bullets? It starts off quite promisingly, and as usual Powell is fully aware that much of his appeal on screen is down to his willingness to wear (nor not) a skimpy towel, but once we get into the adventure proper this all reminded me too too much of a “Hunger Games” production - complete with remote television cameras and exuberant live television coverage from “Bobby T” (Colman Domingo). There’s a blink and you’ll miss it cameo from William H. Macy which could have been delivered by just about anyone and if you’re especially eagle-eyed you might spot Sandra Dickinson here as she and Michael Cera attempt to provide our runaway with some much needed moral support. “Richards” accrues cash for each kill and for each day he survives, and that also reflects the level-up, video-game, style of these adventures with each getting more lucratively perilous and him becoming more like John Wick as the days go by. The sense of menace? Well that doesn’t really survive an increasingly relentless sequence of predictable CGI-driven pyrotechnics and it just possible that Powell isn’t the best casting here. He’s easy on the eye and charismatic, but he isn’t convincing at any stage as things heat up and neither are Brolin or Domingo who just overact. It could readily lose half an hour without compromising the gist of the original Stephen King story and I just couldn’t help thinking it was released too close to “The Long Walk” which is similar in concept and better in delivery. It’s watchable enough, but I’m not sure I will remember it any more than Arnie’s more static, studio-based, version from 1987.
Read full reviewJPV852
Pretty fun and entertaining remake/re-adaptation that features a fine performance from Glen Powell alongside solid action scenes. Josh Brolin's shear presence made home quite good even if it's a thinly written character and one who doesn't have a ton of screen time. Nothing groundbreaking but still worth checking out. **3.75/5**
Read full reviewFeaturettes(49)
Run On Sentences
Chances
Glen on Tom Cruise
THE RUNNING MAN with Edgar Wright | TIFF Q&A
Fun Fact
Real Or Fake
Guess The Running Man
How Arnold Schwarzenegger reacted to watching Edgar Wright's The Running Man.
yes, Edgar Wright shot 34x death scenes for Running Man
Where's Josh?
Interview with Edgar Wright
Audience Reactions
Pretty Man
could happen to anyone
Jayme Lawson on The Running Man
Glen Powell 🤝 Colman Domingo
Lee Pace and Colman Domingo heating up The Running Man red carpet.
The Running Men
JJ Abrams surprises Glen Powell on The Running Man red carpet.
Colman's Showman Character on The Running Man
Nothing beats the support from Arnold himself.
Arnie with the tank riding advice for Glen
Daniel Ezra on The Running Man
Graffiti
Glen Powell & Colman Domingo UK Premiere
Glen Powell Punch
Throwing A Fit
Arnold $100 Bill
UK Premiere
UK Premiere Sizzle
Signatures
UK Premiere
Emilia Jones UK Premiere
Glen Powell UK Premiere
Lee Pace UK Premiere
Billion Dollars UK Premiere
Colman Domingo UK Premiere
UK Premiere Cast
Leading Man UK Premiere
If the filmmakers are hyped for The Running Man, you should be too.
Filmmakers you admire can’t stop talking about it.
Inside The World of The Running Man
Tips For Surviving The Running Man
Full NYCC Panel feat. Glen Powell, Lee Pace, Edgar Wright
The first look. The crowd. The energy. Running Man lit up New York Comic Con.
Top Gun: Reunited. The RunningMan spotted by top fanboy Danny Ramirez in the wild.
Ashton Hall x Glen Powell.
When The Running Man cast meets THE Running Man.
Liquid Death Official Thirst-Murdering Beverage
Run On Sentences
Chances
Glen on Tom Cruise
THE RUNNING MAN with Edgar Wright | TIFF Q&A
Fun Fact
Real Or Fake
Guess The Running Man
How Arnold Schwarzenegger reacted to watching Edgar Wright's The Running Man.
yes, Edgar Wright shot 34x death scenes for Running Man
Where's Josh?
Interview with Edgar Wright
Audience Reactions
Pretty Man
could happen to anyone
Jayme Lawson on The Running Man
Glen Powell 🤝 Colman Domingo
Lee Pace and Colman Domingo heating up The Running Man red carpet.
The Running Men
JJ Abrams surprises Glen Powell on The Running Man red carpet.
Colman's Showman Character on The Running Man
Nothing beats the support from Arnold himself.
Arnie with the tank riding advice for Glen
Daniel Ezra on The Running Man
Graffiti
Glen Powell & Colman Domingo UK Premiere
Glen Powell Punch
Throwing A Fit
Arnold $100 Bill
UK Premiere
UK Premiere Sizzle
Signatures
UK Premiere
Emilia Jones UK Premiere
Glen Powell UK Premiere
Lee Pace UK Premiere
Billion Dollars UK Premiere
Colman Domingo UK Premiere
UK Premiere Cast
Leading Man UK Premiere
If the filmmakers are hyped for The Running Man, you should be too.
Filmmakers you admire can’t stop talking about it.
Inside The World of The Running Man
Tips For Surviving The Running Man
Full NYCC Panel feat. Glen Powell, Lee Pace, Edgar Wright
The first look. The crowd. The energy. Running Man lit up New York Comic Con.
Top Gun: Reunited. The RunningMan spotted by top fanboy Danny Ramirez in the wild.
Ashton Hall x Glen Powell.
When The Running Man cast meets THE Running Man.
Liquid Death Official Thirst-Murdering Beverage
Behind the Scenes(6)
Brisket The Running Dog
Powell in a Towel
Creators got a taste of the action on The Running Man set.
Directing The Running Man
Behind the Training Featurette
Behind the Action Featurette
Brisket The Running Dog
Powell in a Towel
Creators got a taste of the action on The Running Man set.
Directing The Running Man
Behind the Training Featurette
Behind the Action Featurette