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The Running Man (2025) Review: Watch & Download Online
★ 7.6 / 10
| Director | Edgar Wright |
|---|---|
| Cast | Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy |
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Released | 2025 |
| Music | Steven Price |
| Box office | About $69.5 million worldwide |
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Synopsis (spoiler-free)
In a near-future America where the government has been privatised into a TV network, desperate father Ben Richards volunteers for the deadliest show on television: survive 30 days while professional Hunters — and every viewer in the country — try to kill him for cash. The prize could save his sick daughter. The odds say he will be dead within a week.
Our detailed review
Story — 7.5/10
Wright and co-writer Michael Bacall go back to Stephen King's novel rather than the 1987 Schwarzenegger film, and the film is better for it: this Running Man is a road movie through a decaying, televised America, not a gladiator arena. The satire is sharp in flashes — a country that watches a man die for entertainment — but it stays at slogan level, and once the premise is set the middle repeats the same chase-and-hide beat too often before the final act reignites.
Acting — 8.0/10
Glen Powell is perfectly cast as Ben Richards — all charm, fury and desperation, a movie star who can also sell exhaustion. Josh Brolin oozes menace as producer Dan Killian, and Colman Domingo steals every scene as the show's host Bobby Thompson, a showman who knows exactly what he is selling. Lee Pace, Michael Cera and Emilia Jones round out a cast that never wastes a scene.
Direction — 8.0/10
Wright stages the chases with his usual musical precision, cutting on movement and letting the camera run with its hero. The film looks great — battered, neon, lived-in — and the action geography is always clear. Where it falters is rhythm: at 133 minutes it is the longest-feeling Wright film, and a tighter cut would have sharpened both the satire and the suspense.
Music — 7.5/10
Steven Price's score keeps the pulse up without drawing attention to itself, and the needle drops are well chosen. It serves the film rather than elevating it — effective, not memorable.
What works
- Glen Powell — a star-making action-hero performance.
- Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin as the show's smiling villains.
- Propulsive, clearly staged chase sequences.
- A closer adaptation of King's novel than the 1987 film.
What doesn't work
- The middle act repeats the same beat too often.
- The satire stays shallow where it could have cut deep.
- At 2h 13m it runs longer than the story needs.
Final verdict — 7.6/10
A propulsive, hugely likeable action film whose satire never cuts as deep as its chases run.
Rating breakdown
Where to Watch
The Running Man is currently only in cinemas. It is not streaming anywhere yet, and no streaming date has been announced. Streaming details to be updated.
Once it reaches streaming, you can download it legally inside that service's official app on your phone or tablet to watch offline — see our guide on how to download movies legally.
Box Office
| Budget | $110 million |
|---|---|
| Opening day | Not reported separately (Thursday previews $1.9 million) |
| Opening weekend | $16.5 million (domestic); $28 million worldwide |
| Worldwide total | About $69.5 million |
| Verdict | Flop |
The Running Man opened well below its $20 million-plus tracking and collapsed against Now You See Me: Now You Don't. Glen Powell later blamed Paramount's marketing layoffs during the studio's merger. Against a $110 million budget it recovered barely 60% of its production cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Running Man worth watching?
Yes — for Glen Powell, Edgar Wright's direction and the chase sequences alone. The satire is thin, but as a big action film it delivers. Our rating is 7.6/10.
Is The Running Man a remake of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film?
Not exactly — it is a new adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, and it follows the book far more closely than the 1987 film did.
How much did The Running Man earn on its opening day?
The opening-day figure was not reported separately; Thursday previews earned $1.9 million. Its opening weekend earned $16.5 million domestic and $28 million worldwide (The Numbers).
Is The Running Man a hit or flop?
A flop — it earned about $69.5 million worldwide against a $110 million budget, opening well below expectations (The Numbers, Deadline).
Where can I watch The Running Man online?
The Running Man is currently only in cinemas. It is not streaming anywhere yet and no streaming date has been announced.
Can I download The Running Man legally?
Not yet — the film is only in cinemas, so there is no legal download option. Once it reaches a streaming service, you will be able to download it inside that service's official app on your phone or tablet.
Hindi FAQs
The Running Man movie kaisi hai?
The Running Man aik tez aur mazaydaar action film hai — Glen Powell ki acting aur Edgar Wright ki direction kamaal hai, lekin kahani beech mein thodi repeat hoti hai. Hamari rating 7.6/10 hai.
Kya The Running Man purani Arnold wali film ka remake hai?
Poori tarah nahi — ye Stephen King ke novel ki nayi adaptation hai, jo 1987 wali film se zyada novel ke qareeb hai.
The Running Man ne total kitna kamaya?
The Running Man ne duniya bhar mein lagbhag $69.5 million kamaye, jabke iska budget $110 million tha — is liye box office par ye flop rahi. (Source: The Numbers)
The Running Man download karke dekh sakte hain?
Abhi nahi — film sirf cinemas mein hai. Jab ye kisi streaming service par aayegi, to sirf uski official app mein download karke offline dekh sakenge.