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The Running Man

Movie·2025·Action, Thriller, Science Fiction·2h 13m·6.8 (1,642)·Directed by Edgar Wright

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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.

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Glen PowellGlen PowellBen RichardsWilliam H. MacyWilliam H. MacyMolie JerniganLee PaceLee PaceEvan McConeMichael CeraMichael CeraElton PerrakisEmilia JonesEmilia JonesAmelia WilliamsDaniel EzraDaniel EzraBradleyJayme LawsonJayme LawsonSheila RichardsSean HayesSean HayesGary Greenbacks

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