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‘The Runner’ trailer: Key moments, cast details and the story behind the action
17th July, 2026 05:53 PM
Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for ‘The Runner’, a high-stakes thriller starring Gal Gadot as a mother caught in a deadly race against time to save her kidnapped son.
The film follows Maia, a skilled defence lawyer whose life is turned upside down when she receives a chilling call revealing that her young son has been taken.
She is given an impossible task: eliminate a key witness connected to a major case within one hour, or risk losing her child.
The trailer released on Friday, July 17, 2026, introduces viewers to a tense journey through London as Maia moves from the courtroom, where she controls the power of words, into a world where every decision could have devastating consequences.
Maia’s mission begins after an anonymous caller uses her son’s phone to deliver the threat. With the clock ticking, she must navigate crowded streets while trying to protect her child and uncover the truth behind the kidnapping.
The story explores the difficult choices a parent may face when pushed to the limit, placing Maia in a situation where she must question her own morals and the justice system she represents.
Gal Gadot leads the thriller
Known globally for playing Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot takes on a more vulnerable role as a desperate mother fighting against impossible odds.
The trailer shows Gadot’s character running through London, avoiding danger and battling emotional pressure as she tries to complete the mission while searching for a way out.
The film also features Damian Lewis, whose character adds another layer of mystery and tension to the story.
High-pressure action drama
‘The Runner’ combines elements of crime, suspense and action, using a real-time countdown format to build tension.
The film explores themes of family, sacrifice and survival, asking how far someone would go when the life of a loved one is at stake.
With its fast-paced trailer, dramatic action sequences and Gal Gadot’s leading performance, ‘The Runner’ is set to deliver an intense thriller experience when it arrives on Prime Video.
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