Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
A relentless, tense chase through a ruined world, with bursts of action and a pervasive sense of danger.
Same director: Wes Ball · Tense, dark, brisk · about survival and conspiracy
The Maze Runner
A tense, propulsive survival thriller that keeps you on edge with its mysterious maze and relentless threats.
About 2014 film directed by Wes Ball
Genres fantasy, action, science fiction, mystery, post-apocalyptic, thriller, dystopian
Directed by Wes Ball
Written by Noah Oppenheim, T.S. Nowlin
Starring Will Poulter, Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Patricia Clarkson, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki-hong Lee, Jacob Latimore, Aml Ameen
Music John Paesano
Runtime 113 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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