The Running Man
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The Running Man

In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, run...ners, must battle killers for their freedom. Show More

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In the dystopian America of The Running Man (1987), viewers are thrust into a high-stakes game of life and death. The story revolves around a wrongly accused policeman named Ben Richards, who finds himself trapped in a sinister television game show called The Running Man. In this bleak future, convicts known as runners are pitted against an array of ruthless killers as they fight for their chance at freedom.

As the story unfolds, Richards is forced into this deadly game to earn his freedom. With each step he takes, he must evade the deadly stalkers who will stop at nothing to eliminate him. As the ruthless game show host, Damon Killian, revels in the sadistic entertainment, Richards becomes a symbol of hope and resistance to a nation suppressed by their corrupt government.

This gripping action thriller, full of intense chase sequences and heart-pounding suspense, delves into themes of survival, justice, and the power of the human spirit. With Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role, The Running Man delivers adrenaline-fueled excitement, nail-biting tension, and a riveting story that will grip viewers until the very end.

In The Running Man, viewers are transported to a desolate future where the tenuous line between life and death becomes blurred, and the fight for freedom takes center stage. Will Richards manage to outwit his pursuers and reclaim his freedom? Tune in to this gripping dystopian thriller to find out.

Also Known As:

The Running Man

Release Date:

13 Nov 1987

Writers:

Stephen King, Steven E. de Souza

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations