The Running Man (1987)

The film "The Running Man" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a dystopian future, a deadly game show, and themes of media manipulation and survival, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

The film features Amber Mendez as the primary female character. While she participates in action sequences, her victories against male opponents are achieved through the use of firearms, which falls outside the criteria for direct physical combat.

The film is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. All major characters from the source material maintain their original gender in the film. The character of Amber Mendez is an original creation for the movie and not a gender-swapped version of a pre-existing character.

The film is an adaptation of a novel. Key characters like Ben Richards and Amber Mendez, whose races were established in the source material, are portrayed by actors of the same race in the film. No instances of race swapping were identified.