The Running Man (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, The Running Man is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Carol Reed, running about 103 minutes. “Time is Running Out for the Running Man...And His Woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When pilot Rex Black destroys his plane in a crash the day after his insurance policy expires, the insurance company refuses to give him any money. To strike back at the agency, Rex fakes his death, changes his identity, and escapes to Spain, with 50,000 pounds in life insurance money. His wife joins him in Spain, but when an insurance investigator arrives unexpectedly, Rex's paranoia causes him to flee again.
Who’s in it. The Running Man stars Laurence Harvey as Rex Black, Lee Remick as Stella Black, Alan Bates as Stephen and Felix Aylmer as Parson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Running Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Running Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Running Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Running Man (1963)?
- In US, The Running Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Running Man worth watching?
- The Running Man holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Running Man?
- The Running Man stars Laurence Harvey, Lee Remick, Alan Bates, Felix Aylmer and Eleanor Summerfield.
- When was The Running Man released?
- The Running Man was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.