The Maze Runner

Name: The Maze Runner
Genre: Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2014-09-10
Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Will Poulter

2014 | 113 min | Action, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 10 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$348 million worldwide on a $34 million budget; spent 4 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 869K people sought it out in the past year