Movie Story Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man\'s charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition 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. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.