Run Premieres on Prime Video and Sparks Controversy

On Wednesday, September 2, Prime Video added the psychological thriller Run, starring Gal Gadot, to its catalog. The film quickly became a trending search topic for combining a recent release with an extremely low critical rating.

Why critics registered a 9% approval rating

According to the aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film received only a 9% approval rating from critics, marking the worst score of the actress's career. Until then, the negative record belonged to In the Hand of Dante (2025), with a 29% approval rating.

A plot that puts the protagonist in a literal and figurative race

Gal Gadot plays Maia Marten, a London lawyer who, during her morning run, receives news that her son, Noah, has been kidnapped. The criminal demands that she follow precise orders as she crosses the city, without being able to seek help. The thriller is directed by Kevin Macdonald and written by Mark Gibson.

The cast alongside Gal Gadot

In addition to the protagonist, the film stars Damian Lewis, Rory Wilmot, and Alfred Enoch, expanding the title's appeal to fans of action series and movies.

Audience expectations on streaming

Although the critical reception is unfavorable, previous productions starring Gal Gadot, such as Heart of Stone, have shown that low ratings do not prevent large audiences on streaming platforms. Its performance over the next few days on Prime Video may reveal whether the title converts the curiosity generated by critics into views.

Context of the Prime Video premiere

The inclusion of Run in the catalog comes at a time when Prime Video has been strengthening its thriller and action portfolio, seeking to attract subscribers with recent releases featuring prominent international actors.

With information from UOL, Terra.