6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Running Man (2025)
The Running Man (2025)
Overview
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Gender Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of systemic oppression, authoritarian power, and the exploitation of vulnerable populations by a controlling state and profit-driven entertainment, aligning with core progressive ideologies.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, indicating an inclusive approach to representation. Its narrative primarily focuses on broad social commentary regarding economic hardship and media influence, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Katy O'Brian as Laughlin. In the 1987 film adaptation of 'The Running Man,' the character Laughlin was portrayed as male, indicating a gender swap for this role.
Based on available information, The Running Man does not appear to feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's focus is on its dystopian setting and survival game, leading to a 'N/A' rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The 2025 film 'The Running Man' does not feature any transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity. The narrative centers on a dystopian game show and themes of survival and social inequality, with no depiction of transsexual individuals or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information indicates a diverse cast and a multiracial social component aligned with the novel's themes. However, it does not specify any particular character who was canonically established as one race being portrayed by an actor of a different race. Therefore, no race swap is confirmed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.3
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