Runner (2026)
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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.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 7 September 2026 |
| Genre | Action, Comedy |
| Director | Scott Waugh |
| Starring | Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson and Rodrigo Santoro |
| Runtime | 97 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.3/10 |
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What kind of watch this is
Scott Waugh directs this 97-minute action-comedy, pairing Alan Ritchson with Owen Wilson in a high-stakes delivery run. The film leans into the absurdity of a soldier trying to save a child while dodging a cartel, a premise that relies on kinetic energy over plot logic. It is a fast-paced, loud affair that treats its own stakes with a wink. If you enjoy movies where the dialogue is mostly shouted over explosions, this fits the bill.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes lists 77% positive reviews from 62 critics, averaging 6.1 out of 10. Their consensus calls the film fast and gleefully over-the-top, noting that Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson’s winning chemistry delivers crowd-pleasing action and humor with plenty of heart. Metacritic lands lower at 55 out of 100, based on 15 critics, which it files under mixed or average. CinemaScore audiences gave it an A-.
How it did with audiences
Runner opened to $6.5 million, a bump over the $5 million forecast. That put it in fourth place, behind Practical Magic 2, Hope, The Uprising, and Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger. On TMDB, users rate it 8.3 out of 10. The movie beat its modest projection, which is a small win in a crowded weekend.
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Sources
- Runner on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q133809675 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Runner (2026 American film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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