Alan Ritchson's New Action Thriller Is Officially His Highest
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Key Points:
- Alan Ritchson has had a successful year with multiple projects, including the fourth season of Prime Video's Reacher and three feature films, all generally well received.
- His latest film, Runner, co-starring Owen Wilson and distributed by Angel Studios, has garnered positive reviews, with a 67% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 critic reviews.
- Runner is an unconventional thriller about a former soldier and his partner racing to deliver an organ transplant while being pursued by a deadly cartel, praised for its chemistry between leads and brisk 90-minute runtime.
- The film currently ranks as Ritchson's highest-rated movie of 2026, narrowly surpassing Motor City (63%) and War Machine (66%) on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Runner's blend of action, humor, and Ritchson's characteristic stoic delivery, complemented by Wilson's comedic presence, has contributed to its positive reception and potential as a crowd-pleaser.
