The Runner
NZ release: 02 September 2026
Violence, offensive language, domestic violence, and dangerous behaviour Rated on: 31 August 2026
The Runner (2026)
What’s it about?
A brilliant London lawyer has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one.
The facts
- Directed by Kevin Macdonald (The Last King of Scotland)
- Starring Gal Gadot (Snow White), Damien Lewis (Wolf Hall), and Alfred Enoch (How to Get Away with Murder)
- English language
- Runtime: 86 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was self-rated by Prime Video. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Domestic violence
There is reference to historic domestic violence faced by the main character’s mother, which led to the killing of her father.
Violence
The violence is mild and not bloody, and includes:
- A child is kidnapped, and deliberately placed in a diabetic coma.
- A character is hit by a car.
- A character ends up with a graze ongraze on their face.
- Guns are shot at people.
- There is the threat of a bomb.
Offensive language
There is occasional use of the words “b*tch”, “sh*t” and “f*ck”.
Dangerous behaviour
A character jumps off a bridge onto a ship.
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