Alan Ritchson’s latest action movie, Runner, is off to a solid start with critics ahead of its theatrical release. Directed by Scott Waugh and earned a 65% to 67% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, depending on when it was checked. This places Runner among Ritchson’s better-reviewed movies.
While Runner is not Ritchson’s highest-rated movie, its early reception makes it a notable entry in the actor’s growing action-film career. Ordinary Angels remains his highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes at 84%, while The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare sits at 68%. Runner currently follows close behind those titles.
Runner Turns a Medical Delivery Into a Deadly Chase
The movie follows Hank Malone, a former soldier living in Australia who works as a courier. His latest assignment appears straightforward until he becomes responsible for transporting a donated liver that could save a young girl’s life.
The delivery quickly becomes a race against time when a dangerous cartel attempts to seize the organ. Hank is forced to rely on his military instincts while traveling with Ben Bishop, played by Owen Wilson. Their increasingly chaotic journey forms the central relationship of the film.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, Runner is a 97-minute PG-13 action, mystery, and thriller comedy directed by Waugh and written by Miles Hubley. The movie stars Ritchson alongside Wilson, Leila George, and Rodrigo Santoro.
Ritchson Continues Building His Action-Star Reputation
The Rotten Tomatoes result is particularly interesting because Ritchson has increasingly become associated with physically demanding action roles. His popularity as Jack Reacher has helped establish him as a modern action lead, and Runner gives him another opportunity to carry a theatrical project.
Rotten Tomatoes currently lists Runner among Ritchson’s strongest-reviewed films, although the exact percentage has shifted as additional reviews have been added. The site’s current movie page lists 67% from critics, while other Rotten Tomatoes pages and recent coverage have displayed 65%.
That distinction is important because the film’s reception is still developing. Nevertheless, Runner has already performed considerably better with critics than several of Ritchson’s earlier action projects.
