Our take
Runner is a PG-13 action comedy thriller from Angel Studios about a former soldier racing to deliver a liver transplant while cartel mercenaries chase him and an unlikely partner. It is rated PG-13 for strong violence, bloody images, and some language; the UK rating is 15 in the UK. Expect frequent shootouts, vehicle chases, a child whose life hangs on the delivery, and moderate profanity during stress. Distinct from the separate 2026 title The Runner (movie_id 551). Best for teens accustomed to action violence
Uplifting themes
Sacrifice and courage to save a child's life anchor the buddy-action story Former soldier and partner persist despite cartel threats
Story (may spoil tone)
A former soldier and his unlikely partner become the targets of a ruthless cartel while racing to complete a critical medical delivery and save the life of a little girl.
What we flagged
Scores are 0ā5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Gunfights, chases, cartel attacks, and tactical combat throughout the dā¦
Gunfights, chases, cartel attacks, and tactical combat throughout the delivery race
Language Moderate PG-13 profanity during high-stress action beats
Moderate PG-13 profanity during high-stress action beats
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Relentless pursuit and a child's life at stake create sustained suspense
Relentless pursuit and a child's life at stake create sustained suspense
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse A sick girl needs the liver; her survival drives the entire plot
A sick girl needs the liver; her survival drives the entire plot
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody images and gunshot wounds cited in the PG-13 rationale
Bloody images and gunshot wounds cited in the PG-13 rationale
Dangerous behaviour High-speed chases and solo confrontations with armed criminals
High-speed chases and solo confrontations with armed criminals
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Hank risks everything to save a stranger's child. What makes someone run toward danger instead of away?
- Buddy action pairs comedy with cartel violence. How does humor change how intense scenes feel?