The Runner Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 23, 2022

The Runner

Release Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 Limited Tuesday, August 23, 2022 VOD / Digital

Director: Michelle Danner

Starring: Cameron Douglas • Elisabeth Rohm • Eric Balfour • Nadji Jeter • Edouard Philipponnat

R Drama 1 hr, 42 m

5 / 5.0

73% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Privileged teenager Aiden has one last chance to get his life back on track. His lucrative side hustle dealing drugs to his classmates and his own personal addiction has forced his distraught mother to turn him over to the police. If he acts as a confidential informant and sets up a major drug kingpin, the cops promise to reward his cooperation. As the sting operation is set in motion, Aiden falters, threatening to jeopardize the deal with the police and his very life.

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Who stars in The Runner – Cast List

C
Cameron Douglas
Looking Through Water, Wire Room
E
Elisabeth Rohm
Starbright, Bombshell
E
Eric Balfour
Skyline, The Horsemen
N
Nadji Jeter
Miss Virginia
E
Edouard Philipponnat

Who is making The Runner – Crew List

A look at The Runner behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michelle Danner last helmed Under the Stars and The Italians. The film's writer Jason Chase Tyrrell last penned Ghost House.

Director: Michelle Danner
Screenwriter: Jason Chase Tyrrell

Studios: Saban Films
Production Company: Archstone Distribution

Production – What we know about the The Runner

Key Facts

Marks the first film in more than a decade for actor Cameron Douglas (son of Michael Douglas).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2021

Completed

Changed The Runner movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2020

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong teen drug and alcohol use, pervasive language and some violence
Runtime: 1 hr, 42 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

The Runner Trailers and Clips

The Runner

Official Trailer

The Runner Release Date: When was the film released?

The Runner was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 19 , 2022. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Beast, Bullet Proof and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. As a limited release, The Runner was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for The Runner is currently being determined. Stay tuned!