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Runner (2026)
Runtime
98 min
Release date
07/09/2026
Country
United States of America, Australia, United Kingdom
Production
Broken Road Productions
AllyCat Entertainment
Nickel City Pictures
A Higher Standard
G2 Dispatch
International Media Funds Management
Bright White Light
2521 Entertainment
Angel Studios
Overview
A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.
Directors & Screenwriters
Scott Waugh
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Cast
Alan Ritchson
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Hank Malone
Owen Wilson
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Ben Bishop
Rodrigo Santoro
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Damian Zaldivar
Leila George
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Kate Baker
Kate Box
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Dr. Ainsley
Peta Sergeant
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Nurse Julie
Cecilia Toussaint
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Donna Zaldivar
Geraldine Hakewill
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Monica
Goran D. Kleut
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Luke
Scarlett Crabtree
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Ellie Baker
Gyton Grantley
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Iggy
Deirdree Wallace
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AA Group Leader
Anthony Cogin
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Senator Roger Cameron
Thomas Larkin
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Tech CEO
Beth Waugh
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Stewardess Audrey
Salomé Chandler
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Pre Op Nurse
Jackson Raine
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Donna's Doctor
Thomas Cocquerel
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Josh
Ashan Kumar
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Gas Station Attendant
Amelia Parsonson
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Ambulance Medic
Joel Pierce
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Ambulance Driver
Tommy Archer
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Sergeant Borg
Miguel Bernardo Pérez Solís
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SUV Bruiser
Josh Thomson
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Detective Mänoa
Kate Jenkinson
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Bird Lady
Jacob Hohua
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Greedy
Daniel Stone
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The Hand
Danny Greenstein
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Broken Leg Thug
Lachlan Engeler
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EMT
Skye Kaden
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Event Staff
Callie Brutnell
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Market Lady (uncredited)
Shé D'Montford
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Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Florian Delain
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Orderly (uncredited)
Adam Fraser
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Passerby
/ Runner (uncredited)
/ Runner (uncredited)
Lucy Mansfield
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Market Patron (uncredited)
Sabelle Morrow-Woods
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Passerby (uncredited)
Zak Patel
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Runner (uncredited)
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What if RUNNER was a K-drama?
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Ben Bishop core
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Hank Malone
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Who’s who in RUNNER?
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Are You Taking Me Seriously Now
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"Crazy in all the best ways"
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The jury has decided. | RUNNER is GUILTY
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A life is on the line. The delivery is underway.
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Tomorrow, the race to save a life begins.
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One mission. No time to stop.
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The Clock Is Ticking
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Looking For My Next Movie To Watch
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In theaters September 11
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Did You Know?
An action thriller that unintentionally slams Trump‑era science cuts
"Runner" pits a hardened ex‑convict (Alan Ritchson) and a charismatic courier (Owen Wilson) against a cartel boss (Rodrigo Santoro) in a high‑octane race to deliver a life‑saving liver to a dying girl. Set in Australia but rooted in a distinctly American controversy, the film’s premise hinges on the real‑world fallout of curtailed stem‑cell research and dwindling health‑care funding under the Trump administration.
The movie delivers exactly what fans expect from a blockbuster: tightly choreographed set pieces, relentless pacing, and a clear emotional stake that keeps the audience glued to the screen. Ritchson and Wilson’s chemistry makes the duo likable, while Santoro finally gets to flex his stunt muscles beyond the throne‑bound Xerxes of "300". Even the director, Scott Waugh, and writers Miles Hubley and Tommy White manage to keep the action brisk and the tension high.
Yet beneath the explosions lies a political elephant that the film never fully confronts. Critics note that if stem‑cell technology and universal health care were truly embraced, the desperate scramble for a single organ wouldn’t be necessary. Director Kevin Greutert, who tackled similar socioeconomic themes in "Saw VI," argues that studios often shy away from “taking the gloves off” when corporate and political interests collide. "Runner" could have been more than a solid action piece—it might have sparked a bold conversation about science policy, but it stops just short, leaving its most provocative subtext to the audience’s imagination.
Alan Ritchson’s high‑concept thrill‑ride ‘Runner’ revives the pure‑action spirit of the ’80s.
When former soldier‑turned‑courier Hank Malone (Alan Ritchson) is handed a single, life‑saving organ in the Australian outback, the race against time instantly feels like a modern‑day ‘Speed.’ The organ’s caretaker, chatty Ben Bishop (Owen Wilson), and a ruthless Colombian cartel led by Rodrigo Santoro’s Damian Zaldívar turn a simple delivery into a relentless chase, complete with a ticking clock, vicious bad guys, and increasingly over‑the‑top carnage.
Director Scott Waugh leans into the old‑school high‑concept formula, delivering bone‑crunching set pieces that climax in a blood‑splattered showdown inside a hospital. Ritchson’s stoic, imposing hero pairs perfectly with Wilson’s humor‑laden chatterbox, a dynamic that critics say lifts ‘Runner’ into best‑of‑the‑year territory. The chemistry feels fresh, reminding fans why the duo works so well together.
While the film didn’t smash box‑office records, it’s quickly become a streaming hit, praised for its propulsive plot, relentless twists, and the way it honors the straightforward, premise‑driven action movies of the ’80s and ’90s. For anyone craving pure, unfiltered adrenaline with a dash of witty banter, ‘Runner’ proves Alan Ritchson is the action hero Hollywood has been waiting for.