A medical delivery turns into a fight for survival in Runner, director Scott Waugh's 2026 action thriller pairing a former soldier with an unlikely ally against a cartel that will not let them pass.
What is Runner about?
What begins as a straightforward mission to get life-saving medical supplies to a critically ill little girl quickly turns into a chase across hostile territory. A former soldier and the unlikely partner who joins him find themselves marked by a ruthless cartel determined to stop the delivery at any cost, and the pair have to keep moving even as the odds tilt further against them at every turn. The film builds its momentum from that ticking clock, using the urgency of the delivery to keep the pressure constant rather than leaning on a single big confrontation. Trust between two people who did not choose each other becomes as important to the outcome as any weapon or vehicle chase along the way.
About the cast
Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson anchor the cast as the mismatched pair driving the delivery forward, with Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Adriana Barraza, Peta Sergeant, Scarlett Crabtree, and Geraldine Hakewill in supporting roles. The contrast between Ritchson's and Wilson's screen presences is central to how the film frames its central partnership.
Context & significance
Runner is a joint US-Australian production directed by Scott Waugh, whose background sits in large-scale action filmmaking. At 97 minutes, the film keeps its structure lean, built around forward momentum rather than an expansive plot. The cartel-thriller framework gives the story a clear, external threat, while the medical-delivery stakes keep the emotional core grounded in something more immediate than territory or money.
Watching Runner on Ktime
Runner streams on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles available, so viewers can switch between them from the player. Browsing the film's page costs nothing, and watching it requires only logging into a free K-Time account, with no trial period or purchase needed. K-Time's Farsi-first design makes titles like Runner easy to find for Persian-speaking audiences across the diaspora.