Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
6.5 (10 votes)
2h 14min 
Streaming Rank Today: 14
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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.
based on novel or book game show survival on the run media manipulation near future pretentious dystopian future authoritarian control public spectacle rigged competition broadcast violence elite hunters corrupt producers state propaganda mass entertainment
A private user reviewed The Running Man (2025)
The Running Man
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"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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