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The Runner

PG-1320261h 26mKevin Macdonald
IMDb 4.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 8% · Metacritic 28

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"One hour. One chance to save her son."

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

ThrillerAction
MotherLondon, EnglandKidnappingSonChild KidnappingNervousAbductionChild RescueMother Son RelationshipChild Abduction

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Runner (2026) about?

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

Who stars in The Runner?

The Runner stars Gal Gadot (Maia), Damian Lewis (The Caller), Rory Wilmot (Noah), Alfred Enoch (Ted), Phoenix Di Sebastiani (Tafa). The film was directed by Kevin Macdonald.

How long is The Runner?

The Runner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Runner worth watching?

The Runner holds an IMDb rating of 4.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 8. Fans of Thriller, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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