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The Running Man

6.519871h 41mRMovieActionThrillerScience Fiction

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…

DirectorPaul Michael Glaser
WriterSteven E. de Souza
ProducersTim Zinnemann·Keith Barish

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Cast · Directed by Paul Michael Glaser

ASArnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ben Richards
RDRichard Dawson
Richard Dawson
Damon Killian
MAMaría Conchita Alonso
María Conchita Alonso
Amber Mendez
YKYaphet Kotto
Yaphet Kotto
William Laughlin
JBJim Brown
Jim Brown
Fireball
JVJesse Ventura
Jesse Ventura
Captain Freedom
ELErland van Lidth
Erland van Lidth
Dynamo
MM
Marvin J. McIntyre
Harold Weiss
GR
Gus Rethwisch
Buzzsaw
PTProfessor Toru Tanaka
Professor Toru Tanaka
Subzero
MFMick Fleetwood
Mick Fleetwood
Mic
DZDweezil Zappa
Dweezil Zappa
Stevie

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The Running Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Running Man?

The Running Man is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Running Man on Netflix?

No, The Running Man is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.

Is The Running Man on Amazon Prime Video?

The Running Man isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Running Man for free?

The Running Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and YouTube Free in United States.