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Runner Runner

2013·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic365.4Rotten Tomatoes8%33%

Where to watch

Prime

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What's your score?

Your score

Runner Runner fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Romance3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The house always wins.

When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.
Crime ThrillerGambling UnderworldHigh StakesDeception & BetrayalMoral CompromiseFinancial IntrigueContemporaryTension-filledSlick & Fast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Brad Furman, Joe Camp III, Basti Van Der Woude
Written by:
Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Produced by:
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brian Koppelman, David Levien
Composed by:
Christophe Beck, Howard London, Steven Ticknor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Runner Runner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Runner Runner legally?

Prime

Runner Runner is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Runner Runner worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 8%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Runner Runner rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentViolenceDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, violence, and drug use.

How long is Runner Runner?

1 h 31 min

Runner Runner runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Runner Runner?

Critics22
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Runner Runner higher (48) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Runner Runner a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$63 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $63 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Runner Runner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Runner Runner?

88AEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRCACHCL+74

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Runner Runner in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Runner Runner use?

California DoublingDawson CastingPlaying Against TypeSchool RivalryTricked into Another JurisdictionLured into a TrapThe Lopsided Arm of the LawCaught on TapeThe Gambling AddictCorrupt BureaucratJurisdiction FrictionParents in Distressand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Runner Runner, including California Doubling, Dawson Casting, Playing Against Type.