The Running Man
Directed by Edgar Wright6.461%77%6.8
In een samenleving in de nabije toekomst wordt de bevolking gecontroleerd via gewelddadige reality tv-shows. Als laatste redmiddel om zijn stervende dochter te redden, doet huisvader Ben Richards mee aan de kijkcijferhit 'The Running Man' onder de charmante, maar meedogenloze leiding van producer Dan Killian. Het doel van deze dodelijke spelshow: 30 dagen overleven terwijl je wordt opgejaagd door professionele hunters die zijn ingehuurd om de kandidaat te doden. Elke stap wordt uitgezonden en elke dag langer in leven blijven, levert meer prijzengeld op. Bens koppigheid, instinct en vechtlust maken hem onverwacht tot een publieksfavoriet … én tot een bedreiging voor het hele systeem.
The Running Man Ratings & Reviews
- Rick13 november 2025Where the hell was Dynamo?
- bella.1820 april 2026Good film, worth to watch. Acting is not bad too
- gibbens30 november 2025Look, I know Running Man caught some heat from critics, but honestly? I had a blast. It barely slows down, the main character is just straight-up entertaining, and the whole thing has this wild, pulpy energy that never lets up. It’s the kind of movie that knows exactly what it is and just leans into being fun as hell. Did I mention it’s fun? Because it is. Like… really fun. Seriously — it’s awesome.
- ThreeGs11 april 2026Definitely closer to the original story than the other one. Characters are a bit flat. I'd say watch the other one.
- Oʂɯαʅԃσ Rσყҽƚƚ16 november 2025I loved it and I don't care if some people say it's a popcorn movie. It so very book accurate adaption, except some tiny details but I don't want to spoil it.
- WiseGuySaidSo9 april 2026This movie is definitely a thrilling ride that is a few steps closer to the source material than the 1987 entry. Is it a better movie? Probably. Do I have a bias toward the original? Absolutely!
- stuhannaford6 april 2026What is the obsession with modern action movies being over two hours? It's good fun, raises interesting points (in such interesting times) and is certainly watchable... but there is no need for the 'run'time. Trim off 40 mins, and you'd have had a fast paced, high tension, action thriller. Instead, at times, it feels a little drawn out, and lacking in urgency... which happens with a fairly straight line story, spread out over an extended period. Powell comes across well, and some of the ideas and concepts raise questions, so most certainly worth a watch... just too long. More walking, than Running Man.
- Doc.Max9 december 2025Giving Running Man (2025) a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. Mostly because, even with all the modern tech and effects, it’s tough to follow up on the original 1987 classic. That movie came from a time with less tech, less CGI… and somehow pulled off a more entertaining, more memorable experience. The original was your quintessential 80s good-guy-vs-megacorp story. Honestly, studios should make more movies like that today; people in 2025 would relate to it more than they think. One major difference: the hunters. In the 1987 version, every hunter was completely unique, creative, and gloriously over-the-top, perfect 80s villain energy. In this remake? The hunters are just generic guys in black suits, a visual theme we’ve seen way too often in modern movies (their outfits even reminded me of the Spaceballs version of Stormtroopers). That said, the movie was entertaining. It had its moments, the core scenes were well executed, and the pacing was decent… but like most post-2010 films, the story still feels rushed. The acting was strong across the board. Another big arc difference: • The original had one host who basically ran the entire show. • The remake splits that role between a host and what looks like a network executive. I liked the new characters, but let’s be honest—it’s almost impossible to replace Richard Dawson in that role. 🫡 Overall? Fun, worth watching, but missing some of the wild creativity and charm that made the original iconic. It won’t be on my rewatch list like running man 1987 though, but worth watching once.
- capt8bot12 december 2025Honestly, this was a lot of fun. "Comparison is the thief of joy...", if you go in thinking this should be a 1:1 remake then you will likely be disappointed. If you see this for what it is, a very entertaining and wild ride, you will have fun. Glen, keep doing your thing, my man. I'm enjoying seeing you get your ass kicked ;p
- carolinel7012 december 2025Loved it
- Sean Murphy5 april 2026Look. It's fun and has good action. The budget was there for sure. I grew up with the original so consider me biased but this doesn't come close to Arnold's Running Man. As dated as the original is, it is a wild ride. Truly, the remake is more grounded, but I think that's what I miss most about the original. We were definitely spoiled with what Schwarzenegger brought to his films at his peak. Everyone did what they could with this idea, but as far as remakes go or reimagining I'm glad I saw it but I just don't think it's something I would ever push play on again. Side by side. If the original was on and this was on at the same time I would definitely watch the original. Sub-Zero, Buzzsaw, Dynamo, and who can forget Captain freedom? Corrupt money wielding Network with themed chasers that everybody bets on is just a much better concept. Damon Killian was a real scumbag and I LOVE Josh Brolin. He did great but as the classic TV host the OG still tops. I think the best thing you can do to honor the original classics is not to try to reimagine them. If you're going to do it, I would much rather you just update it with new actors and special effects and be honest about what it is. I think that's the most fair for everybody. I understand this is closer to Stephen King's book but that being said, the original still wins out.
- Divine Sinz3 april 2026I enjoyed this one a lot. It's a lot different than the book, which I love, but it was a good standalone movie that represented the main themes of the book relatively well. Great performances and entertaining as hell.
- Colonel196215 november 2025This movie rocked. The 1987 version was glammed up for Arnie and was a "based on" rendition of the book whereas this version was spot on. It kept us engaged and entertained the entire run but not having María Conchita Alonso in a skin-tight body suit was missing.
- a.kirk24 december 2025This movie made me sad for our culture and what we lost. Imagine growing up with this? Sad stuff.
- Mark Aspin12 december 2025Not mind blowing but entertaining and watchable.
The Running Man Trivia
The Running Man was released on 11 november 2025.
The Running Man was directed by Edgar Wright.
The Running Man has a runtime of 2 u, 13 m.
The Running Man was produced by Nira Park, Simon Kinberg, Edgar Wright.
In een samenleving in de nabije toekomst wordt de bevolking gecontroleerd via gewelddadige reality tv-shows. Als laatste redmiddel om zijn stervende dochter te redden, doet huisvader Ben Richards mee aan de kijkcijferhit 'The Running Man' onder de charmante, maar meedogenloze leiding van producer Dan Killian. Het doel van deze dodelijke spelshow: 30 dagen overleven terwijl je wordt opgejaagd door professionele hunters die zijn ingehuurd om de kandidaat te doden. Elke stap wordt uitgezonden en elke dag langer in leven blijven, levert meer prijzengeld op. Bens koppigheid, instinct en vechtlust maken hem onverwacht tot een publieksfavoriet … én tot een bedreiging voor het hele systeem.
The key characters in The Running Man are Ben Richards (Glen Powell), Molie Jernigan (William H. Macy), Evan McCone (Lee Pace).
The Running Man is rated 16.
The Running Man is a Sciencefiction, Thriller, Action film.
The Running Man has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
The Running Man had a budget of US$ 110 mln..
The Running Man has made US$ 69,5 mln. at the box office.