Runner

Runner (2026)



Corredora

7.0 2026 96 min Spain

Director: Laura García Alonso

Cast: Alba Sáez, Marina Salas, Àlex Brendemühl, Ot Serra Bas, Marta Bayarri

Drama
Cris pours every ounce of her being into athletics. As she trains for the 800-meter dash at the Spanish National Championships, the relentless pressure triggers a devastating psychotic episode. In the long journey toward healing, she never takes her gaze off the track, clinging fiercely to the one dream that has always shaped her identity.

More About This Film

Runner is a Spanish-Catalan drama about Cris, an elite runner whose athletic career is interrupted after a psychotic episode. Separated from the competitive world that defined her identity, she begins the difficult process of reconnecting with herself and with her sister.

Laura García Alonso makes her feature directorial debut, working from a screenplay co-written with Pol Cortecans. Alba Sáez leads the film, with Marina Salas and Àlex Brendemühl among the supporting cast, while the running world provides both a physical and emotional framework for the story.

  • Directed by Laura García Alonso.
  • Written by Laura García Alonso and Pol Cortecans.
  • Alba Sáez plays Cris.
  • The original language is Catalan.
  • The film is produced by Elastica Films and Dos Soles Media.

Where to Watch

Runner has an international festival and Spanish theatrical distribution profile, with streaming dependent on local licensing.

  • YouTube – trailer and clips
  • MUBI – subscription where available
  • Netflix – subscription if available
  • Prime Video – rental/purchase where offered
  • Apple TV – rental/purchase where offered
  • Google TV – rental/purchase where offered