---
title: "The Runner"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-runner-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 803404
imdb_id: "tt5886520"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 104
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Runner (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-runner-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Runner (2022)
Rating: R
Release Date: 08/19/2022 (US)
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 1h 44m
Synopsis: After being busted for drug possession, Aiden, a troubled teenager, is forced by the cops to go undercover and risk his life to bring down a dangerous drug kingpin.
Tagline: You can't outrun all you've done.
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Note: This source describes "The Runner (2022)" differently: "The Runner follows a strange woman as she travels to a small town where her violent compulsions are slowly revealed." (This conflicts with Source 1's synopsis, but I must include what is provided. However, Source 1 is the primary synopsis for the 2022 film in the

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michelle Danner
- **Networks / Studios**: All in Films, Saban Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Edouard Philipponnat** as *Aiden*
- **Elisabeth Röhm** as *Miranda Albers*
- **Nadji Jeter** as *Blake*
- **Eric Balfour** as *Local Legend*
- **Kerri Medders** as *Layla*
- **Jessica Amlee** as *Liz*
- **Kyle Jones** as *Officer Burrell*
- **Cameron Douglas** as *Detective Wall*
- **Tracy Melchior** as *Rachel*
- **Larissa Albuquerque** as *Reanne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Runner online?
The Runner is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Runner worth watching?
The Runner holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 9 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Runner and when was it released?
The Runner is a feature film with a runtime of 104 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Runner?
The Runner was directed by Michelle Danner.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Runner — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/803404)
- [The Runner (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/887309-the-runner/cast)
- [The Runner (2026 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Runner_(2026_film))

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