The Running Man

Name: The Running Man
Genre: action, science-fiction, thriller
Released: 1987
Duration: 101 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto, Jim Brown

The Running Man (1987) — action, science-fiction, thriller film. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Richard Dawson, María Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto. This page maps 10 characters and 10 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 6.5/10 from 2,932 votes.

Interactive Features for The Running Man

The Running Man offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 10 characters interconnect through 10 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A framed police captain fights a deadly televised game show to expose a totalitarian regime.

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller · 6.5/10 · 101 min · 1987

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 fight for their lives, including the gladiator-style The Running Man, hosted by the ruthless Damon Killian, where “runners” attempt to evade “stalkers” and certain death for a chance to be pardoned and set free.