---
title: "The Maze Runner"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-maze-runner-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198663
imdb_id: "tt1790864"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 18233
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Maze Runner (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-maze-runner-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A memory-wiped teenager joins a group of boys trapped within a massive, shifting labyrinth."

### Why Watch
- engaging premise
- fast-paced mystery

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense sequences
- dark themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains suspenseful sequences and themes involving confinement and danger.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, suspenseful, mysterious, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wes Ball
- **Networks / Studios**: Ingenious Media, The Gotham Group, Dayday Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dylan O'Brien** as *Thomas*
- **Kaya Scodelario** as *Teresa Agnes*
- **Thomas Brodie-Sangster** as *Newt*
- **Ki Hong Lee** as *Minho*
- **Will Poulter** as *Gally*
- **Aml Ameen** as *Alby*
- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Ava Paige*
- **Blake Cooper** as *Chuck*
- **Dexter Darden** as *Frypan*
- **Jacob Latimore** as *Jeff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Is this film based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 2009 novel by James Dashner.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Wes Ball in his feature directorial debut.

### Q: What genre is The Maze Runner?
It is an American dystopian science fiction film.

### Q: Is this the first film in a series?
Yes, it is the first installment in The Maze Runner film series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Maze | User Research and Testing Platform](https://maze.co/)
- [Official site](https://www.20thcenturystudios.com/movies/the-maze-runner)
- [Play Mazes Online or Print Them - Math is Fun](https://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/mazes.html)
- [The Maze Runner (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Maze_Runner_(film))
- [Maze - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maze)
- [The Maze Runner (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1790864/)

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