Characters & Themes
The Runner (2026) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- Kevin Macdonald
- Starring
- Gal Gadot, Damian Lewis, Hélder Fernandes, Jessie Cave, Mark Hampton, John Leader
Maia Marten (Gal Gadot) is a sharp, resourceful lawyer at the pinnacle of London’s legal world, living her life one step ahead of everyone else. While on her usual morning run, a chilling phone call reveals that her son has been abducted. The kidnappers issue a single, ruthless demand: keep moving, obey every command, and reveal nothing to anyone. Forced into a desperate sprint, Maia must outwit relentless pursuers and confront harrowing obstacles to rescue her child before it’s too late.
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