The Maze Runner is a dystopian sci-fi film based on James Dashner’s bestselling young adult novel. Directed by Wes Ball, the movie follows Thomas (Dylan O’Brien), a teenager who wakes up in a mysterious and ever-changing maze with no memory of how he got there. He joins a group of boys who are trapped inside the Glade, a large expanse at the center of the maze, and they must work together to survive and find a way out.

As Thomas begins to unravel the secrets of the maze and the organization that put them there, WCKD, he becomes a key player in the group’s efforts to escape. However, the maze is filled with deadly creatures called Grievers, and the truth about their imprisonment may be darker than anyone realizes.

The Maze Runner is known for its fast-paced action, intense suspense, and thrilling twists, making it a standout in the dystopian sci-fi genre. The film was followed by two sequels, The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure, which expand the story’s post-apocalyptic world.

Themes: Survival, mystery, dystopia, friendship

Director: Wes Ball

Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Will Poulter