Runner

Runner (2026)



8.3 2026 97 min United States of America

Director: Scott Waugh

Cast: Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Adriana Barraza

Action Comedy Drama
A retired soldier finds himself in a deadly race against the clock when a life-saving medical package puts him directly in the crosshairs of a merciless cartel. As trust crumbles and enemies close in from all angles, he must fight to survive the pursuit and get the cargo where it needs to go—before a child’s last chance slips away.

More About This Film

Runner follows a former soldier and his unlikely partner as a life-saving medical delivery turns into a desperate race against time. Their mission puts them in the path of a ruthless cartel, transforming what begins as a straightforward journey into a sustained survival chase packed with danger, betrayal, and dark humor.

Directed by Scott Waugh, the film combines action-thriller momentum with a comic partnership between Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson. The international production was designed around physical action and escalating pursuit sequences, while the emotional core remains the urgent need to get the medical cargo to a sick child.

  • Directed by Scott Waugh.
  • Stars Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson in the two central roles.
  • Rodrigo Santoro and Leila George are also part of the principal cast.
  • Principal photography took place in Australia.
  • Angel Studios handled the film's release.

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