Run for Money: Tokyo Mission (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Run for Money: Tokyo Mission is a drama film directed by Masaki Nishiura.

What it’s about. In high school, Yamato, Eijiro, Ken, Riku, Yugo and Joji were all members of the track and field team. They were close friends who wore matching bracelets. After high school, though, they went their separate ways. That is until they are all invited to join the " Runaway" group - whose goal is to participate in "On the Run - Mission in Tokyo", where if they manage to outrun everyone, they win 100 million yen! The six men reunite, managing to reignite their friendship... However, this game is not at all like the TV show. Kronos, the managing company for this version has been taken over by a new game master with hunters that are going out of control! When contestants are captured, they are covered in a shadow and disappear. This game is no longer just for fun but a potential death game with 10 billion yen now on the line! Just who will survive and at what cost...?

Who’s in it. Run for Money: Tokyo Mission stars Takumi Kawanishi, Sota Nakajima, Syoya Kimata and Sukai Kinjo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Run for Money: Tokyo Mission has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Run for Money: Tokyo Mission page.

If you liked it. Fans of Run for Money: Tokyo Mission tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.