The Running Man (2026)
The Running Man is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
The Running Man is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 6.7/10 on TMDB from 2,002 ratings, right around average territory. It runs a manageable 133 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 13m on it?
2h 13m of English action with a thriller streak. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 6.7/10 from 2,002 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you'd rather the plot moved on people than on set pieces
- Best for
- A normal night, nothing to plan around
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Genre | Action / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Edgar Wright
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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