Where to Watch the Original 1987 ‘Running Man’ Movie Before the Remake Hits Theaters

Before checking out the 2025 version, it might be worth going back to watch the 1987 adaptation of “The Running Man.”

The original adaptation of Stephen King’s novel – written under his short-lived Richard Bachman pen name – starred Arnold Schwarzenegger but played pretty fast and loose with the story of the novel when making the film. What resulted is a wild ’80s action flick that needs to be seen to be believed.

Here is how to check out the original pass at “The Running Man” on streaming services and where you can rent it.

What is the original “Running Man” about?

The 1987 adaptation of “The Running Man” follows a police officer named…