The Running Man

Name: The Running Man
Director: Edgar Wright
Genre: Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Released: 2025-11-11
Rating: 6.5

November 11, 2025· 2h 13m

Action Thriller Science Fiction

Directed by

Edgar Wright

Cast

Glen Powell William H. Macy Lee Pace Michael Cera Emilia Jones Daniel Ezra +73 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.5

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.

Audience Sentiment

Overall6.5

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

7 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Ben's live TV rebellion speech

8.5at 1h 48m

Lowest Moment

Journey to Maine feels repetitive

5.2at 1h 00m

Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly during the repetitive middle section before surging back up for Ben's climactic rebellion speech

Critics found The Running Man to be a competent but uneven thriller that starts strong with effective world-building and tension, suffers from repetitive middle sequences, but delivers a powerful climactic speech before ending on an underwhelming note. Glen Powell's performance and the social commentary were consistently praised, while pacing issues and an unsatisfactory conclusion drew criticism.

7 reviews analyzed|Sources: Tmdb