Runner Runner Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Play or be played.

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Last modified: Dec. 14, 2013

Runner Runner

Release Date: Friday, October 4, 2013 Theaters

Director: Brad Furman

Starring: Justin Timberlake • Ben Affleck • Gemma Arterton • Ben Schwartz • Anthony Mackie

R Crime N/A

3.55 / 5.0

22% WILL SEE 78% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Princeton grad student Richie (Justin Timberlake), believing he’s been swindled, travels to Costa Rica to confront online gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Ben Affleck). Richie is seduced by Block’s promise of immense wealth, until he learns the disturbing truth about his benefactor. When the FBI tries to coerce Richie to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest gamble ever: attempting to outmaneuver the two forces closing in on him.

Crime Drama Thriller

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Who stars in Runner Runner – Cast List

Justin Timberlake
... Richie Furst

The Social Network, In Time
Ben Affleck
... Ivan Block

The RIP, The Account 2
Gemma Arterton
... Rebecca Shafran (Love Interest)

Grand Prix of Europe, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
B
Ben Schwartz
... Friend

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Anthony Mackie
Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Endgame
O
Oliver Cooper
Soulm8te, Project X
D
David Costabile
... Professor Hornstein

Hershey, Snack Shack

Who is making Runner Runner – Crew List

A look at Runner Runner behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Brad Furman last helmed Tin Soldier and City of Lies. The film's writer David Levien last penned Solitary Man and The Girlfriend Experience.

Director: Brad Furman
Screenwriters: David Levien
Brian Koppelman
Producers: Leonardo DiCaprio
Jennifer Davisson Killoran
Michael Shamberg
Stacey Sher

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Appian Way Productions
Double Feature Films
New Regency Enterprises
Stone Village Pictures

Production – What we know about the Runner Runner

Key Facts

Principal photography took place in the summer through the winter of 2012 in Puerto Rico and on the Princeton University campus.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2013

Completed

Changed Runner Runner movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Aug 2012

Production

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

Aug 2012

Unknown Status

Changed the movie production status to . No additional details available for this status.

Jul 2012

Production

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

Apr 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will begin in June.

Jun 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some sexual content.
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Play or be played.
Also known as: Untitled Koppelman-Levien Projet
Language: English

Runner Runner Trailers and Clips

Runner Runner

Theatrical Trailer

Runner Runner Release Date: When was the film released?

Runner Runner was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 4 , 2013. There were 18 18 other movies released on the same date, including Gravity, Parkland and Nothing Left to Fear.