What genre is The Running Man?

The Running Man is categorised as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in The Running Man?

Sven-Ole Thorsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Edward Bunker appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Running Man?

Paul Michael Glaser directed The Running Man.

How long is The Running Man?

The Running Man runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).

Is The Running Man worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Running Man?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Running Man (1987)

Name: The Running Man
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1987
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Sven-Ole Thorsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Edward Bunker

Movie 1h 40m ★ 6.5/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Science Fiction Thriller

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Released in 1987, The Running Man is an action, science fiction and thriller movie. It is directed by Paul Michael Glaser. The cast includes Sven-Ole Thorsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger and María Conchita Alonso. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.5 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about The Running Man

What genre is The Running Man?: The Running Man is categorised as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in The Running Man?: Sven-Ole Thorsen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Edward Bunker appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Running Man?: Paul Michael Glaser directed The Running Man.
How long is The Running Man?: The Running Man runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
Is The Running Man worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Running Man?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.