Running Man, The

Running Man, The

1987

In a postapocalyptic world, the government frames Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) for a bloody massacre. He's given the option of staying in jail for life or participating in a "gladiator"-type game show that usually leads to death. He opts for the show, teaming with other contestants to survive the game and overthrow the corrupt system. This sci-fi thriller costars Richard Dawson in a twisted send-up of his game-show-host persona.

The year is 2019. The finest men in America don't run for President. They run for their lives.

JBscale
59
Average

Film Detail

Genre
Sci-Fi and Fantasy - Action
Length
1 hr. 41 mins.
US Theatrical Release
November 13, 1987
US Box Office
$38,122,105 (#2333 of 7074)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
R
Restricted

Collection Detail

Release Method
Digital Only
Aquired Format
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.85:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Republic Picture
Released
February 9, 2010
Acquired Date
February 19, 2012
Times Seen
2 Times
Last Watched
September 7, 2007

Actors

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Maria Conchita Alonso
Maria Conchita Alonso
Yaphet Kotto
Yaphet Kotto
Jim Brown
Jim Brown
Jesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura
Erland van Lidth
Erland van Lidth
Marvin J. McIntyre
Marvin J. McIntyre
Gus Rethwisch
Gus Rethwisch
Professor Toru Tanaka
Professor Toru Tanaka
Mick Fleetwood
Mick Fleetwood
Dweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa
Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson
Karen Leigh Hopkins
Karen Leigh Hopkins
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Sven-Ole Thorsen
Edward Bunker
Edward Bunker
Bryan Kestner
Bryan Kestner
Anthony Pena
Anthony Pena
Kurt Fuller
Kurt Fuller
Ken Lerner
Ken Lerner
Dey Young
Dey Young
Rodger Bumpass
Rodger Bumpass

Directors

Paul M. Glaser
Paul M. Glaser

Producers

George Linder
George Linder
Tim Zinnemann
Tim Zinnemann

Writers

Steven E. de Souza
Steven E. de Souza

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User Reviews

  • 9.8.2007 by biglummox (8/10)

Ratings

JB Users
80
Excellent
RT Fresh
67%
Tomatometer
48 votes
RT Hot
61%
Popcornmeter
3,038 votes
METASCORE
45
12 votes
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
172,438 votes

Additional Info

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  3. Common Sense Media