Added to Tubi on Monday, Mar 25, 2024 The Runner centers on Aiden, a privileged teenager at a crossroads due to his drug dealing and addiction. Handed over to the police by his distraught mother, Aiden is coerced into acting as a confidential informant. His mission: to entrap a major drug kingpin. The operation’s success hangs by a thread as Aiden’s commitment wavers, placing his deal with law enforcement and his life in dire jeopardy. This high-stakes scenario unfolds with tension, presenting a raw exploration of adolescence, responsibility, and redemption.
Length: 1h 42m
Genre: Drama, Thriller
This Title is: Intense, Gritty
The Runner is New on Tubi in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Cameron Douglas
- Elisabeth Rohm
- Eric Balfour
- Nadji Jeter
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R for strong teen drug and alcohol use, pervasive language, and some violence
Content includes significant drug and alcohol use, pervasive language, and instances of violence.
Trivia
- Marks Cameron Douglas’s return to cinema after more than a decade.
- Directed by Michelle Danner, with Jason Chase Tyrrell as the screenwriter.
- Production spanned from January 2020 to December 2021.
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The Runner has received mixed reactions, indicating a diverse range of opinions. Some viewers appreciate its creative approach and the depth it brings to its themes, while others find it lacking in traditional movie elements, describing it as more of a prolonged music video with limited narrative engagement. This split in viewer reception highlights the experimental nature of the project, suggesting it may not cater to all tastes but offers a unique experience for its target audience.
Critic Scores
The Runner has received a mixed review by the critics
