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The Maze Runner

The Maze Runner

Action · Mystery · Science Fiction · 2014

A teenager with no memory of his past finds himself among a group of boys living in a walled enclosure surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze. As he struggles to adapt to their rules and society, he begins to uncover clues that may lead to escape and the truth behind their confinement.

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The Maze Runner

“Get ready to run.”

2014 Action · Mystery · Science Fiction 1h 53m

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7.2 / 10

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A teenager with no memory of his past finds himself among a group of boys living in a walled enclosure surrounded by a massive, ever-changing maze. As he struggles to adapt to their rules and society, he begins to uncover clues that may lead to escape and the truth behind their confinement.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Wes Ball

Written by

Grant Pierce Myers · Noah Oppenheim · T.S. Nowlin

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien

Thomas

Kaya Scodelario

Kaya Scodelario

Teresa Agnes

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Newt

Ki Hong Lee

Ki Hong Lee

Minho

Will Poulter

Will Poulter

Gally

Aml Ameen

Aml Ameen

Alby

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Ava Paige

Court is in session

Put The Maze Runner on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.