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The Runner (2026)

โ€œOne hour. One chance to save her son.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 542 votes 1h 26m pg-13 ActionThriller

#61 of 77 films from 2026 #881 of 2168 in action

Directed by Kevin Macdonald ยท Written by Mark Gibson

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Overview

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

Cast

Gal Gadotas Maia
Damian Lewisas The Caller
Rory Wilmotas Noah
Alfred Enochas Ted
Pierre Bergmanas Boat Passenger
Phoenix Di Sebastianias Tafa
Nathan Kirbyas Wiry Dude
Hรฉlder Fernandesas Buddy
Will Austinas NCA Officer 1
Mark Hamptonas NCA Officer 2
Stevie Binnsas NCA Officer 3
John Leaderas Forensics Officer
Kenton Lloyd Morganas Boat Captain
Simon Naderas Hotel Security

Facts

Release dateSeptember 3, 2026
Runtime86 min (1h 26m) โ€” shorter as the 2026 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
IMDbtt34564059

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Questions

How long is The Runner?
The Runner runs 86 minutes (1h 26m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Runner worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 542 votes, which places it #61 of 77 films released in 2026 in this index (top 22%) and #881 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Runner?
The Runner was directed by Kevin Macdonald. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last King of Scotland (2006), The Mauritanian (2021), State of Play (2009).
Who stars in The Runner?
Gal Gadot as Maia; Damian Lewis as The Caller; Rory Wilmot as Noah; Alfred Enoch as Ted; Pierre Bergman as Boat Passenger; Phoenix Di Sebastiani as Tafa.
What is The Runner rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Runner?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/697152.

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