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Contestants are hunted on live TV in this MA 15+ dystopian thriller on Netflix, with shootings, electrocutions, explosions and occasional gore. Strong language is frequent. A brief towel scene adds partial nudity. The satirical tone stays dark and intense throughout. Adults and older teens only.
Uplifting themes
Courage and defiance against a corrupt system
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
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Violence Deadly hunts with shootings, electrocutions and explosions across the r…
Deadly hunts with shootings, electrocutions and explosions across the runtime
Language Strong and frequent profanity runs through a harsh dystopia
Strong and frequent profanity runs through a harsh dystopia
Sex / nudity Brief partial nudity appears in a towel scene
Brief partial nudity appears in a towel scene
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Relentless manhunt dread and a very dark satirical tone
Relentless manhunt dread and a very dark satirical tone
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 daughter motivates the hero, and bystanders including children f…
A sick daughter motivates the hero, and bystanders including children face gunfire
Gore / death / weapons Some gore and bloody gunshot wounds appear, with much of the violence a…
Some gore and bloody gunshot wounds appear, with much of the violence also shown on in-world screens
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior 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
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Ben enters a deadly show to help his daughter. What would you risk for family?
- The nation watches violence for sport. How does media shape what we accept?
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