Posted 9/11/2026
Directed by Scott Waugh, Runner is a high-octane action-thriller that blends high-stakes survival with classic buddy-duo dynamics. The story follows Hank Malone, portrayed by Alan Ritchson, a rugged former Army Special Forces soldier who works as a courier transporting legal and illegal cargo.
Hank's routine assignment takes a drastic turn when he is tasked with picking up a secure package from the airport under strict instructions. He is unexpectedly joined by Ben, portrayed by Owen Wilson, an easygoing medical courier who ends up embedded in the trip. They soon discover that their precious cargo is a rare, life-saving human liver needed for a terminally ill little girl, carrying a massive multi-million dollar value.
Almost overnight, the pair becomes the primary target of a ruthless cartel and other dangerous factions determined to intercept the delivery at any cost. Thrust into a brutal, cross-country race against the clock, Hank and Ben have to rely on an uneasy partnership, tactical grit, and fast-paced improvisation to outmaneuver heavily armed pursuers, manage a rapidly warming organ cooler, and survive relentless betrayals.
Alongside Ritchson and Wilson, the film features a dynamic supporting cast, including Rodrigo Santoro as the relentless cartel antagonist Damian Zaldívar, Leila George as Kate, and Adriana Barraza. Balancing intense physical action set pieces with unexpected comedic friction between its two leads, Runner delivers a gritty, tense race against time where a biological clock dictates every move.
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