The Maze Runner

Year

2014

Duration

113 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English

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Thomas wakes up in a glade surrounded by a huge maze, remembering nothing but his own name, in this riveting vision of a post-apocalyptic world that is adapted from a young-adult sci-fi series by James Dashner. Along with a group of other boys, Thomas must adapt to surviving within a completely enclosed environment, joining forces with other runners to attempt to escape the slug-like Grievers who roam the maze at night, while struggling to recover memories of his past. The boys have begun to give up hope, when a girl, Teresa, arrives, carrying a strange note that sparks change.

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Wes Ball

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intense scenes, strong threat, violence

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The Maze Runner: Film Guide

A film guide that uses The Maze Runner (2014) to explore topics including communities, survival skills and post-production.

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