Movies like The Running Man

Key Features:: Dystopian future, Totalitarianism, Gladiatorial combat, Survival, Media manipulation, Social commentary, Framed, Conspiracy, Rebellion, Action violence, Escape, Game show, Cult classic, Satire, Violence-high, Charismatic protagonist
Tone:: cynical, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Action fans, Dystopian fiction enthusiasts, Sci-fi fans, Cult film aficionados
Emotional Arc:: Desperation → Resistance → Triumph

The Running Man

1987-11-13

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.

Genres

Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Cast

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown, Jesse Ventura, Erland van Lidth, Marvin J. McIntyre, Gus Rethwisch, Professor Toru Tanaka

Crew

Paul Michael Glaser, Steven E. de Souza

Rating

★6.538(2622 votes)