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Movie 2025 133 min

The Running Man

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“Ben entering a deadly game show to pay for his daughter's care makes the entertainment industry's cheerful sales pitch feel especially ugly.”

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Synopsis

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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