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  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m

Summary When Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a w...

Directed By: Wes Ball

Written By: Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin, James Dashner

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 53 m

The Maze Runner

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 34 Critic Reviews
57
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 693 User Ratings
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Summary When Thomas (Dylan O'Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a w...

Directed By: Wes Ball

Written By: Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin, James Dashner

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 34 Critic Reviews
57
44% Positive
15 Reviews
50% Mixed
17 Reviews
6% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 34 Critic Reviews
57
44% Positive
15 Reviews
50% Mixed
17 Reviews
6% Negative
2 Reviews

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88
Sep 18, 2014
Beyond the visuals, what makes The Maze Runner so compelling is its attention-grabbing storyline.
By Bill Zwecker FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 18, 2014
First-time feature director Wes Ball's version of The Maze Runner makes the cliches smell daisy-fresh.
By Michael Phillips FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 693 User Ratings
6.8
61% Positive
424 Ratings
28% Mixed
191 Ratings
11% Negative
78 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 693 User Ratings
6.8
61% Positive
424 Ratings
28% Mixed
191 Ratings
11% Negative
78 Ratings

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10
Semih02
Jan 4, 2024
"The Maze Runner" is a captivating film that successfully combines suspense and action. The well-developed characters, coupled with the unpredictable plot twists, keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The seamless integration of special effects adds an extra layer of excitement to the gripping narrative. Overall, it's a thrilling cinematic experience that leaves a lasting impression.
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10
Giugi
Oct 2, 2022
Really nice and compelling children's movie, very engaging and good in all respects. It does not have too many defects and is really suitable for the whole family even if at times it is perhaps a little too raw.
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67
Sep 19, 2014
The first two-thirds of The Maze Runner are a clever feat of fantasy world building. It's thrilling, twisty, and as mysterious as the mammoth Skinner Box environment the film takes place in. But the promising set-up raises so many puzzle-piece questions that when it's all finally explained in the final reel, you can't help feeling a bit gypped.
By Chris Nashawaty FULL REVIEW
60
Sep 19, 2014
It's also both intense and entertaining enough to leave audiences hungry for the inevitable sequel so clearly set up by its cliffhanger ending.
By Mike Scott FULL REVIEW
55
Sep 9, 2014
For its first half or so, The Maze Runner tells a captivating tale of survival and weaves a potentially interesting mystery. Once its path become clear, however, you realize this is a puzzle you've worked out before.
By Alonso Duralde FULL REVIEW
50
Sep 18, 2014
Think “Lord of the Flies,” without all the jerks.
By Peter Hartlaub FULL REVIEW
25
Sep 18, 2014
Fans of the novel might get some minor thrills from the big screen adaptation, but it's hard to understand what made the material so popular in the first place.
By Drew Taylor FULL REVIEW
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ChristmasLover
Aug 4, 2021
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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glomman
Jan 30, 2021
I actually think that the concept of this movie is very interesting, if it had been more along the lines of Cube or The Platform, but what you get here is an incredibly fast-paced YA movie with sometimes hilariously bad dialogue. I just think it's hilarious that mankind, on the brink of extinction, decides to build a massive maze structure to experiment on some dull teenagers. That's exactly what I'd do. Also, the organization keeping them there is literally called "Wicked", subtle as always. ALSO, Thomas, the generic white male protagonist is apparently incredibly suicidal and decides to run through the maze multiple times, seeing his comrades getting brutally murdered and all that doesn't touch him in the slightest. The more I think about this movie the more bad things Ifind about it and the more I hate the whole YA genre.
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AWESOM-0
Apr 28, 2020
I love Sci-Fi and I dislike YA. But when you add the fact that we all have been quarantined for awhile now, you can see why I watched it. It’s Lord of the flies but without much of what made It great. The lead did a good job but most of the other actors were so so.
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aidenb99
Oct 14, 2015
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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evilgamer3560
Aug 9, 2015
Rather good premise borrowed by the source material but **** application Token blacks, an asian is the best guy, a stronk independent womin comes out of a box to give the guy a romantic interest, guy gets cucked by a black dude, it's as if a jew produced it. Oh wait she did
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Production Company Twentieth Century Fox, Gotham Group, Temple Hill Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, Dayday Films, Ingenious Media
Release Date Sep 19, 2014
Duration 1 h 53 m
Rating PG-13
Genres
Tagline Get ready to run.
Website https://www.facebook.com/MazeRunnerMovie
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Awards

Teen Choice Awards
• 6 Nominations
MTV Movie + TV Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
World Soundtrack Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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