
In a not-so-distant future, the most popular TV show is a brutal competition called The Running Man. Contestants, called Runners, are hunted by skilled assassins for 30 days, with their every move broadcast live to a huge audience. Each day they survive earns a bigger reward. Ben Richards, a working-class man desperate to pay for his daughter’s medical care, is persuaded by the show’s manipulative producer, Dan Killian, to participate as a last hope. However, Ben’s courage, resourcefulness, and determination unexpectedly make him a favorite among viewers – and a danger to the show’s control. As ratings climb, the risks increase, and Ben must not only evade the Hunters, but also overcome a nation obsessed with watching his downfall.