<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;It's the last Stephen King adaptation of the year this week when Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) &amp; Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk THE RUNNING MAN.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;PLOT SUMMARY:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Directed&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;by&lt;/strong&gt;: Edgar Wright&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Written by&lt;/strong&gt;: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright, based on the novel by Stephen King&lt;br /&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Starring&lt;/strong&gt;: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;@TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "https;/letterboxd.com/thewatchandtalk"&gt;Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "http://www.thewatchandtalk.com/"&gt;www.TheWatchAndTalk.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href= "mailto:TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com"&gt;TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Support the show! &lt;a href= "http://www.patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk"&gt;www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast

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406 — The Running Man (2025)

NOV 20, 202555 MIN
The Watch and Talk | Film & TV Podcast

406 — The Running Man (2025)

NOV 20, 202555 MIN

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It's the last Stephen King adaptation of the year this week when Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) & Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) sit down to talk THE RUNNING MAN. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. Directed by: Edgar Wright Written by: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright, based on the novel by Stephen King Starring: Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com [email protected] Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk