The Running Man (1987)
Directed by Paul Michael Glaser · 101 min · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
21.2 TOPICAL score · #4,395 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →By 2017, the global economy has collapsed and U.S. society has become a totalitarian police state, censoring all cultural activity. The government pacifies the populace by broadcasting a number of game shows in which convicted criminals fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.
The Running Man (1987, directed by Paul Michael Glaser) has a TOPICAL score of 21.2 - ranked 4,395 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 59% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 45. Audiences: TMDB 6.5/10 (3,007 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 42 languages.
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- Critics59% on Rotten Tomatoes · 5.6/10 critics' average · Metacritic 45
- AudienceTMDB 6.5/10 (3,007 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 42 languages
- Still read74,699 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger (actor #602), Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto (actor #1,393)