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Mixed Reviews for Glen Powell's 'The Running Man' Premiere

11/17/2025

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The Running Man, Glen Powell's new film, premiered to mixed reviews.
Based on Stephen King's novel and directed by Edgar Wright, it follows Ben Richards, a desperate father who enters a deadly televised competition.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 64% Fresh rating and an 80% audience score.
Time Magazine calls it "just a slog," while The Washington Post praises Powell's performance, rating it 3.5 out of 4.

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The Running Man, Glen Powell's new film, premiered to mixed reviews.
Based on Stephen King's novel and directed by Edgar Wright, it follows Ben Richards, a desperate father who enters a deadly televised competition.
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 64% Fresh rating and an 80% audience score.
Time Magazine calls it "just a slog," while The Washington Post praises Powell's performance, rating it 3.5 out of 4.