Book · 1982 · science fiction
The Running Man by Stephen King: every movie adaptation
Quick answer
The Running Man by Stephen King (1982) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Running Man (1987), The Running Man (2025).
About The Running Man
The Running Man is a book by Stephen King, first published in 1982. Genre: science fiction, dystopian fiction. The first screen adaptation was The Running Man in 1987; the most recent released one is The Running Man (2025).
1982 novel by Stephen King.
Every adaptation of The Running Man
The Running Man
Movie · 1987 · United States · directed by Paul Michael Glaser
1987 film directed by Paul Michael Glaser.
The Running Man
Movie · 2025 · United States · directed by Edgar Wright
2025 film directed by Edgar Wright.
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Common questions
Has The Running Man been made into a movie?
Yes. The Running Man by Stephen King (1982) has been adapted into 2 movies: The Running Man (1987), The Running Man (2025).
Who wrote The Running Man?
The Running Man was written by Stephen King and first published in 1982.
How many adaptations of The Running Man are there?
We list 2 screen adaptations: 2 movies.
Is a new The Running Man adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is The Running Man (2025).
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