Film · 2025
The Running Man
Directed by Edgar Wright · starring Martin Herlihy, Chi Lewis-Parry and Olunike Adeliyi
- 8.1 Users5 votes
Synopsis
In a near-future society, 'The Running Man' is the highest-rated television show: a deadly competition in which contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional killers. Every move is broadcast to a bloodthirsty audience, and with each passing day, the cash reward increases.
Desperate to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards (Glen Powell), a working-class man, is convinced by the charming yet ruthless producer of the show, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to participate in the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and guts make him an unexpected fan favorite and a threat to the entire system. As the ratings soar, so does the danger, and Ben must outsmart not only the Hunters but also a nation addicted to watching him fall.
The film is directed by Edgar Wright, who shares the screenplay with Stephen King and Michael Bacall. It is filled with action, dark humor, and even some elements of horror. It hits theaters on November 21, 2025.
Where to watch The Running Man
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 133 min2 hours and 13 minutes
- Budget
- $110mComplete Fiction
- Box office
- $69.5m0.6 times its budget
- How long is The Running Man?
- 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes).
- When was The Running Man released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 10 November 2025.
- Who directed The Running Man?
- Edgar Wright.
- Who is in The Running Man?
- It stars Martin Herlihy, Chi Lewis-Parry, Olunike Adeliyi and Lee Charles.
- Where can I watch The Running Man?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Paramount+ and with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Now.
- How much did The Running Man make?
- It took $69.5 million worldwide. It cost $110 million.
Cast
Full cast (40)-
Martin Herlihy Tim Jansky
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Chi Lewis-Parry Negative Dude
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Olunike Adeliyi Ma
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Lee Charles NCG Goon #3
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Thalia Dudek Duvall
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Glen Powell Ben Richards
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Katy O'Brian Jenni Laughlin
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Colman Domingo Bobby T
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Josh Brolin Dan Killian
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Jayme Lawson Sheila Richards
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Writers
- Stephen King, Edgar Wright
- Producers
- Simon Kinberg, Edgar Wright
Videos and trailers
See the videoPhotos and posters
All 13 photosReviews
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Box office
Weekend by weekend- Budget $110m
- Worldwide $69.5m
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US $37.6m
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UK £4.7m
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