Runner
Teens

Runner

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 2026 · 97 min

Runner

A former soldier and an unexpected ally are pursued by a ruthless drug cartel as they race against time to deliver critical medicine. Their mission is to save a young girl's life, leading to high-stakes action and unexpected humor.

Watch on Angel Guild

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Strong

6/10

Language

Moderate

4/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

5/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

5/10

Heads up

  • Intense chase sequences and shootouts
  • References to illegal drug trade
  • Mild crude humor
  • Moments of peril for younger viewers to hide their guardians might want to discuss

Models well

  • Courage and determination
  • Protecting the innocent
  • Teamwork and sacrifice
  • Overcoming past trauma

Talk about it after

  • The impact of quick decisions
  • Defining heroism in difficult situations
  • The importance of helping others
  • Trusting unexpected allies
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Cast & crew

Fan3/5

The main character (forgotten the name) had to rush a liver to a sick girl while bad guys chase him, and Owen Wilson goes with him. It's fast, and the two of them made me laugh. But the story is simple, some parts are silly, and it keeps going from sad to funny. Fun to watch once, but easy to forget.

Fan5/5

From a movie lover's perspective, these are boxes for a great film. Good Story, suspense, originality, good actors/good cinematography, profound message, realism/accuracy, good Setting, soundtrack, composition, special Effects Runner ticks all the boxes: Acting, story, cinematography, sound design, message. Owen Wilson has never been easier, more natural, comfortable, and honest. His character is annoying, charming, believable, and someone you come to love. The story is simple: get something precious to the hospital by 5 PM -- and then complications arise which engender the action, action, action. Some great camera work during these scenes. Some might say the action was larger than life, but what action movie isn't? Music was great, moving us from one scene to the next, and sound in general was awesome. Most importantly, the movie has a moral core, and regardless of the cost, the heroism demanded to get that precious thing to the hospital is met. This is a terrific action film, but it's also a film with laughs, heart, and an important message. Go see it on Angel Guild.