An elevated espionage thriller set five years before the events of "The Terminal List" following Ben Edwards' journey from Navy SEAL to CIA paramilitary operator, and exploring the darker side of warfare and the human cost that comes with it.
Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches.
The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the 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.
11.9 Light-years from home. 6th grade science teacher. 1 chance to save us all.
