The Running Man (1987)

It is the year 2019. "The Running Man" is a deadly game no one has ever survived. But... Schwarzenegger has yet to play.

• Action
• Thriller
• Science Fiction

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.

Rating

6.5 / 10 (3,030 votes)

Release date

November 13, 1987

Runtime

1h 41m

Language

English

Director

Paul Michael Glaser

Status

Released