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Overview
- Theatrical release opened Friday, September 11, 2026, and critics gave generally positive‑to‑mixed reviews that emphasize fun over originality.
- Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson are widely cited as the film’s chief assets, with reviewers saying their mismatched chemistry carries the movie through predictable plot beats.
- Runner follows the pair racing to deliver a donor liver for a dying child while being chased by violent mercenaries, a setup critics call an excuse for nonstop set pieces rather than deep storytelling.
- Reviewers note a tight runtime of about 97–98 minutes and effective action staging from director Scott Waugh, though several outlets flagged surprisingly graphic fight violence for a PG‑13 rating.
- Early aggregator snapshots put the film near 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, and coverage highlights that Angel Studios’ choice to distribute a more violent, non‑faith oriented action title could signal a broader push in its slate.