Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by Dan Killian, the charming but ruthless producer of The Running Man—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with each day bringing a greater cash reward—to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system.