The Maze Runner (2014)
Get ready to run.
A teenager with no memory of his past finds himself among a group of boys living in a walled enclosure surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze. As he struggles to adapt to their rules and society, he begins to uncover clues that may lead to escape and the truth behind their confinement.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 10 September 2014 |
| Genre | Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Director | Wes Ball |
| Starring | Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Thomas Brodie-Sangster |
| Runtime | 113 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 5.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 65% · Metacritic 57/100 · TMDB users 7.2/10 |
| Budget | $34 million |
| Box office | $348 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
Wes Ball directs this 113-minute thriller with the urgency of a countdown clock that is about to hit zero. The tone is frantic, dusty, and paranoid, driven by a protagonist who cannot remember his past. It is less a mystery to solve and more a sprint to survive. The maze shifts its geometry while the boys inside try to establish normalcy, a contradiction that fuels the entire plot. Watch it if you like your science fiction to bleed and your mysteries to run on all fours.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes rates it 65% based on 173 reviews, with an average of 5.9/10. Metacritic lands on 57, a score that signals mixed or average reception. The consensus praises the strong acting and dark tone, noting it stands out from the crowded YA field. Tim Ryan of The Wall Street Journal called it better than most book adaptations, citing the creepy atmosphere. Critics generally agreed the film was solid. It holds a 65% score as of August 2024.
How it did with audiences
The Maze Runner cost $34 million to make and brought in $348 million worldwide. That includes $102 million from the United States, a sum that turns a modest investment into a respectable profit. On TMDB, users rate it 7.2 out of 10. Audiences didn't just watch the maze; they paid to get lost in it, then paid again to see if the runners would find the exit.
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Sources
- The Maze Runner on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q13099455 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Maze Runner (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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