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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
Directed By:Edgar Wright
Written By:Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright
In Theaters:11/14/2025
Box Office:$69,486,523
Runtime:134 minutes
Studio:Paramount Pictures, Complete Fiction, Genre Films, Domain Entertainment
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Edgar Wright
Director
Edgar Wright
Director
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
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