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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedEdgar Wright directs this 2025 science-fiction action thriller in which a desperate working-class father, needing money to save his sick daughter, enters a brutal televised contest where contestants are hunted on live broadcast. As his defiance and survival instincts turn him into an unlikely public favorite, he becomes a threat to the system feeding on his downfall. The tone is tense and propulsive, with sharp satire of media spectacle and mass entertainment. Holding a MagicMovieScore of 6.8, it suits fans of dystopian thrillers, high-stakes chase narratives, and pointed stories about exploitation, defiance, and a society addicted to watching others suffer.
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Top Cast
Glen Powell
Ben Richards
William H. Macy
Molie Jernigan
Lee Pace
Evan McCone
Michael Cera
Elton Perrakis
Emilia Jones
Amelia Williams
Daniel Ezra
Bradley
Jayme Lawson
Sheila Richards
Sean Hayes
Gary Greenbacks
1,496 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.08 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
November 11, 2025
Runtime
2h 14m
Rating
R
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
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