En una América distópica en el año 2025, Ben Richards participa en el violento reality show "The Running Man" con el fin de ganar suficiente dinero para revivir a su hija gravemente enferma.

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.