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The Maze Runner 2014

“Get ready to run.”

Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Director
Wes Ball
Networks
Ingenious Media, The Gotham Group, Dayday Films
Where to Stream
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What is The Maze Runner?

The Maze Runner is a 2014 American dystopian science fiction film directed by Wes Ball, based on James Dashner's 2009 novel. The film follows a teenager who awakens with no memory of his past in a walled enclosure inhabited by a group of boys.

Type
Film
Year
2014
Status
Released
Runtime
113 minutes
Release date
Sep 10, 2014
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom
Studios
Ingenious Media, The Gotham Group, Dayday Films
Budget
$34,000,000
Revenue
$348,319,861
Genres
Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 18,233 votes
Episode runtime
~113 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Ingenious Media, The Gotham Group, Dayday Films
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The Maze Runner is a 2014 American dystopian science fiction film directed by Wes Ball, based on James Dashner's 2009 novel. The film follows a teenager who awakens with no memory of his past in a walled enclosure inhabited by a group of boys. The enclosure is surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze that is patrolled by deadly creatures. As the protagonist adapts to the group's society and rules, he begins discovering clues that could lead to an escape and reveal the truth behind their confinement. The film was written by Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, and T. S. Nowlin, and marked Wes Ball's feature directorial debut. It launched a film series and explores themes of survival, memory, and resistance within a controlled environment. The story emphasizes the protagonist's journey to uncover his identity while navigating the dangers of the maze and the mysteries of the封闭空间.

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Should you watch it?

“A memory-wiped teenager joins a group of boys trapped within a massive, shifting labyrinth.”

Reasons to watch
  • engaging premise
  • fast-paced mystery
Keep in mind
  • intense sequences
  • dark themes

Watch it if you enjoy dystopian science fiction stories about survival and uncovering hidden truths.

The film contains suspenseful sequences and themes involving confinement and danger.

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What is The Maze Runner about?

It follows a teenager who wakes up in a walled enclosure and must work with others to escape a giant maze.

Is this film based on a book?

Yes, it is based on the 2009 novel by James Dashner.

Who directed the film?

The film was directed by Wes Ball in his feature directorial debut.

What genre is The Maze Runner?

It is an American dystopian science fiction film.

Is this the first film in a series?

Yes, it is the first installment in The Maze Runner film series.

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