The Running Man( 2025)

TV-MAActionThrillerScience Fiction

72%

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Hunt him down.

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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
Sean Hayes
Gary Greenbacks
Martin Herlihy
Tim Jansky
Sandra Dickinson
Victoria Parrakis
Shelley Conn
Dr. Raznor
James Austin Johnson
Announcer (Voice)
Debi Mazar
Amoré Americano
Emma Sidi
Adriané Americano
Catherine Cohen
Ariané Americano
Noah Ritter
Antoné Americano
Malcolm Atobrah
Bruce Americano
Alyssa Benn
Cathy Richards
Sienna Benn
Cathy Richards
George Carroll
Agent Dugg
Georgia Goodman
Elizabeth
Sophie Simnett
Carrie
Suzanne Prescott
Belinda Brave
Joey Ansah
Captain Holloway
Nicholas Richardson
Katt
James Frecheville
Donahue
Michael Mears
Henry
Chris Rogers
Bud
Law X
Crothers (as Kolby Jones)
Thalía Dudek
Duvall
Julia Cumming
Cynthia
Greg Townley
Decker
Alex Hoeffler
Duninger
Tom Mackley
Julian
Simon Haines
Registration Technico
Reomy D. Mpeho
NCG Goon #1
Robert Eades
NCG Goon #2
Lee Charles
NCG Goon #3
Billy Clements
NCG Goon #4
Tom Crowhurst
NCG Wall Patrol
John Paul Wagner
Stage Manager
Russell Hicks
Warm Up Guy
Hannah McClean
Charlotte
John Addison
Opening Titles Dad
Clarisse Encontre
Opening Titles Mom
Dylan Moore
Opening Titles Son
Joshua Moore
Opening Titles Son
Kaya Slawecka
Hero Citizen (as Kaya Slawecka-Williams)
Derek Miller
Cabbie
Rich Hall
Roberts
Angelo Gray
Stacey
Danny McCarthy
YVA Manager
Henry Miller
YVA Patron
Michael Bacall
Stoned Dude
Chi Lewis-Parry
Negative Dude
Bill O'Neill
Hopeless Dude
Charley Palmer Rothwell
Final Dude
Oluniké Adeliyi
Ma
Jaya Griffith
June
Bebe Cave
Shake Shack Cashier
Corey Johnson
Motel Owner
Will O'Donnell
Motel Guest #1
Mark Heenehan
Motel Guest #2
Alex Neustaedter
Greg
Boe Radley
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Jeeto
Renée Lamb
Zaza
Brandon Burke
Mulisha Boyz #1
Graeme Dalling
Mulisha Boyz #2
Tadhg Murphy
Pitbull Shepherd
Miles Ley
Protestor
Roshani Abbey
Netmart Cashier
Ada Player
Checkout Girl
Mason Houltram
Kid on Train
Brisket Powell
Dog on a train
Matt Ramos

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A review by Manuel São Bento

Written by Manuel São Bento on Tue Nov 11 2025

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 sign...