The Running Man
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.
Critics Sentiment
Michael Cera's Elton uses elaborate booby traps against hunters
Ben survives crash, reunites with family, shoots Killian
The film drops significantly from the praised Michael Cera booby trap sequence to the widely criticized contrived ending.
The Running Man starts strong with effective world-building and Powell's charismatic performance, maintaining decent momentum through the first act. The film peaks during Michael Cera's memorable booby trap sequence but steadily loses steam in the second half, culminating in a widely criticized ending that reviewers found generic and unsatisfying.
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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
Katy O'Brian
Jenni Laughlin
Colman Domingo
Bobby T.
Josh Brolin
Dan Killian
Karl Glusman
'Frank'
David Zayas
Richard Manuel
Martin Herlihy
Tim Jansky
Danny McCarthy
YVA Manager
Angelo Gray
Stacey
Alyssa Benn
Cathy Richards
Sienna Benn
Cathy Richards
Greg Townley
Decker
Joey Ansah
'Captain Holloway'
Crew
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