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VoD tips: Risking life and limb

In the action thriller «The Running Man», rising star Glen Powell must survive 30 days to win a deadly game show. The film adaptation of Stephen King’s socially critical work is now available in the Sunrise Video-on-Demand shop. 

Mohan Mani

February 3, 2026 . 2 minutes read

Glen Powell in «The Running Man» – now available in the VoD store

Edgar Wright's remake of Stephen King's novel offers a skilful mix of thrilling action thriller, emotional family film and socially critical media satire – and now even featuring live fake news. The story is quickly told: in the near future, Ben Richards (Glen Powell) must stay alive for 30 days to escape killers and win a deadly game show. 

Race tour in «Sisu: Road to Revenge» – available in the VoD store from 19 February

Gold prospector Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila) fought Nazis in the first film, but in the sequel to the Finnish action thriller «Sisu: Revenge is Sweet» he takes on the man who killed his family: the Red Army officer (Stephen Lang) now wants to kill Korpi too. – A brutally violent action thriller with no holds barred. 

Jamie Lee Curtis in «Ella McCay» – available from 17 February in the VoD store

Idealistic young politician Ella McCay («Sex Education» star Emma Mackey) tries to juggle her challenging work life and family problems. At the same time, she’s preparing to become state governor. But it’s all easier said than done. Melodramatic comedy from «As Good as it Gets» creator James L. Brooks. With an almost nostalgic feel! 

Yvonne Eisenring in «Love Roulette» – available from 19 February in the VoD store

Charlie (Yvonne Eisenring) and Tom (Max Hubacher) have been together for 15 years and want to get married. Then Charlie comes up with the idea of going crazy one last time and opening up their relationship before they tie the knot. An entertaining relationship drama totally in tune with today's dating culture. 

Excitement galore in «Die Schule der magischen Tiere 4» (The School of Magical Animals 4) – available in the VoD store from 19 February

Ida (Emilia Maier) has her friend Miriam (Tomomi Themann) staying with her for several months, and they’re supposed to attend the Winterstein School together. However, Miriam knows nothing about her magical companion’s special nature. This fourth film adaptation of a novel by Margit Auer was also a box office hit. And of course, the 15-book series looks set to be continued. 

Want more entertainment with no ads? These and many other Video-on-Demand highlights will be available soon in the Sunrise VoD store under «Movies & Series». 

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