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The Runner
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Kevin Macdonald. With Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, Rory Wilmot.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTMaia 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, obe…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Runner.
MoviHero lists September 3, 2026 as the release date for The Runner. Kevin Macdonald is the listed director. The listed cast includes Gal Gadot as Maia, Damian Lewis as The Caller, Rory Wilmot as Noah, Alfred Enoch as Ted. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 3, 2026
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 26m
DirectorKevin Macdonald
CastGal Gadot as Maia, Damian Lewis as The Caller, Rory Wilmot as Noah, Alfred Enoch as Ted
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
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How much time should I set aside?
The Runner runs 1h 26m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 710 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Pulse-pounding deadline-based thrillers have become a common source of action-adventure viewing over the years.”
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“You've seen this film before. When it was 1995's NICK OF TIME and DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE, 2002's PHONE BOOTH, 2003's OUT OF TIME…”
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“I think we have to conclude that this movie is just not any good.”
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“0/10 stars review ratings from me. Its a drop. Not to be mistaken with another runner from the actor from Reacher. This number is with…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherTafaTafa appears in The Runner (2026).Open character guide otherThe CallerThe Caller appears in The Runner (2026).Open character guide otherNoahNoah appears in The Runner (2026).Open character guide otherTedTed appears in The Runner (2026).Open character guide otherMaiaMaia appears in The Runner (2026).Open character guide
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