The Running Man

IT IS THE YEAR 2019. "THE RUNNING MAN" IS A DEADLY GAME NO ONE HAS EVER SURVIVED. BUT... SCHWARZENEGGER HAS YET TO PLAY.

By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.

Director: Paul Michael Glaser
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Richard Dawson , María Conchita Alonso , Yaphet Kotto , Jim Brown , Jesse Ventura , Erland van Lidth , Marvin J. McIntyre , Gus Rethwisch , Professor Toru Tanaka

Genres: Action , Thriller , Science Fiction

Release date: 1987-11-13

Rating: 6.544

Runtime: 101minutes

Budget: 27M

Revenue: 38M

Production Companies: Braveworld Productions , Keith Barish Productions , Taft Entertainment Pictures

Reviews:

  • Remy Wells
    Way too long and dragged out. It had potential, but it lost me halfway through.
    Rating: 2

  • Milana Vaughn
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Milana Vaughn
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Yusuf Castro
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Ariella May
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5