The Verdict
"Spiritedly sprinting through grim source material, Edgar Wright'sThe Running Mandoesn't live up to the director's high bar for inventive action extravaganzas but maintains a slick stride."
"Though a bit of the source material’s thematic heft is softened here,The Running Manstill delivers a high-octane, gripping ride supercharged by Glen Powell’s irresistible charisma."
Movie Review and Other Insights
The Running Man is a visionary Action, Adventure film directed by the acclaimed Edgar Wright (Edgar Wright). Released in theaters on Nov 14, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Kinberg Genre and distributed by Paramount Pictures, the film features a runtime of 2h 13m.
The story follows 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 (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), 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. Leading the cast are star performers Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated R for Some Gore|Language|Strong Violence, The Running Man delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Spiritedly sprinting through grim source material, Edgar Wright'sThe Running Mandoesn't live up to the director's high bar for inventive action extravaganzas but maintains a slick stride."
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Critic Reviews
"It’s entertaining enough but a bit empty."
"The filmmakers should be grateful that Powell is running as fast as he can while carrying their dead weight."
"Wright juggles dystopian thrills, satire, sentiment, and slapstick, but never nails any of them. The result is a genre mashup that feels more muddled than masterful."
"After decades of every dystopian movie trying to look like Blade Runner or Mad Max, it’s almost refreshing to see one that looks like nothing at all."
"Glen Powell continues to do a lot of Tom Cruising, which has its good and bad effects. The action is entertaining enough, but there isn't a strong argument in my mind for this remake to exist."
"The film had a great cast, great elements but didn’t quite hit the heights of a great film."
Audience Reviews
I wanted this movie to be good. I enjoyed the cheesiness of the Arnold Schwarzenegger original, but this movie did have that same feel. This movie should have kept the concept of the Gladiators (stalkers) that were over the top characters treated like gods. They had their own personalities, but the Hunters in this movie completely lacked that. Just watch the original movie again if you want some laughs and cheesy action.
Boring and derivative. Not funny. A shadow of the first one.
I normally do not like movies like The Running Man ,but it was okay. It was too futureistic for me !
wait for it on tv, the original was better
Was expecting some solid action and an interesting story for the runner and *kind of* got it.
A ridiculous action packed good time. It was exactly what I was hoping for.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Running Man released?
The Running Man hit theaters on Nov 14, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Dec 16, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 13m. It falls under the Action, Adventure genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of The Running Man?
The movie is directed by Edgar Wright. The script was penned by Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright.
Who are the main actors in The Running Man?
The top billed cast includes:
- Edgar Wright as Director
- Glen Powell as Ben Richards
- Katy O'Brian as Actor
- Jayme Lawson as Actor
- Josh Brolin as Actor
Why is The Running Man rated R?
It is rated R (Some Gore|Language|Strong Violence)
Which studio produced the movie?
The Running Man was produced by Kinberg Genre and distributed worldwide by Paramount Pictures.
About the movie
NEWIn 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 (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), 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.
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Producers
- Edgar Wright, Nira Park, Audrey Chon, Simon Kinberg
- Screenwriter
- Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
- Distributor
- Paramount Pictures
- Production
- Kinberg Genre
- Genre
- Action, Adventure
- Release Date
- Nov 14, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- R
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Digital 2.39:1