Runner (2026)
Audiences love it; critics are split.
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Runner opened in theatres in Australia on 10 Sept 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
What the audience says
Runner rates well above most English films. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 621 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 97-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. It had its theatrical run in Australia — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Truly divisive — for every critic who bought in, one checked out. Audiences disagree — viewers rate it far higher. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 97 minutes on it?
97 minutes of English action, leaning comedy. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 on 621 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 37m — short |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Scott Waugh
Cast
When is Runner coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Runner opened in theatres in Australia on 10 Sept 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Australia
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Australia yet.
Trailer
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