- Former soldier targeted by ruthless cartel over medical delivery
- Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson lead the cast
- Scott Waugh directs this American action comedy thriller
- Opens 11 September 2026 at Nu Metro cinemas
Runner is an American action comedy thriller directed and written by Scott Waugh. It follows a former soldier who is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him the target of a ruthless cartel. Alan Ritchson, who also produces, stars alongside Owen Wilson, Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Adriana Barraza, Sullivan Stapleton, Peta Sergeant and Geraldine Hakewill.
The official trailer sets up the high-stakes delivery and the cartel chase at the heart of the story. The film runs 97 minutes and carries a 16 LV age restriction. Runner is set for release on 11 September 2026 and will be showing at Nu Metro cinemas in South Africa.
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In South African cinemas: at Nu Metro from Friday 11 September 2026