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Runner

Runner

Action · Comedy · Thriller · 2026

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.

Movie details

Runner

“Next-day delivery isn't an option.”

2026 Action · Comedy · Thriller 1h 37m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

8.4 / 10

Community rating

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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Runner?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Scott Waugh

Written by

Tommy White · Miles Hubley

Alan Ritchson

Alan Ritchson

Hank Malone

Owen Wilson

Owen Wilson

Ben

Rodrigo Santoro

Rodrigo Santoro

Damian

Leila George

Leila George

Kate

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Donna

Peta Sergeant

Peta Sergeant

Julie

Scarlett Crabtree

Scarlett Crabtree

Ellie Baker

Court is in session

Put Runner on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.