A Closer Inspection of LGBT Characters in Film
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The Running Man (2025)
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.
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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.
Rating:R
Genre:Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Written By:Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
In Theaters:11/14/2025
Box Office:$69,000,000
Runtime:133 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, Complete Fiction, Genre Films, Domain Entertainment
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