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The Maze Runner

2014·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Get ready to run.

A teenager with no memory of his past finds himself among a group of boys living in a walled enclosure surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze. As he struggles to adapt to their rules and society, he begins to uncover clues that may lead to escape and the truth behind their confinement.
Dystopian MysteryTeen Survival ThrillerHigh-Stakes Maze RunningPsychological ExperimentationPost-Apocalyptic Sci-FiFriendship Under PressureConspiracy UnravelingVisceral Action SequencesEthical Gray AreasYouth Rebellion

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Questions about The Maze Runner

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Where can I stream The Maze Runner legally?

The Maze Runner is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 The Maze Runner worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Maze Runner rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Maze Runner?

1 h 53 min

The Maze Runner runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Maze Runner based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Maze Runner?

Critics62
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see The Maze Runner much the same way.

Was The Maze Runner a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$348 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $348 million worldwide, 10.2 times its budget.

What language is The Maze Runner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Maze Runner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Maze Runner in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Maze Runner use?

Adaptation Name ChangeAdaptational AttractivenessAdaptational Superpower ChangePretty BoyFilm of the BookSpared by the AdaptationFan-Preferred CoupleColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceFive-Token BandAscended ExtraTainted VeinsAdvertised Extraand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Maze Runner, including Adaptation Name Change, Adaptational Attractiveness, Adaptational Superpower Change.