So far in September, running is having a moment. To kickstart the month, Prime Video had a new film called The Runner. Now, in this second weekend of the month, we have the new film, Runner. They have little in common save for a focus on action on screen.

And, fortunately, this second run-focused title gives us a bit of a more engaging story. It’s still a tight, non-stop action ride. But it’s one that should be a fun time at the movies.

At the outset, we meet Hank (Alan Ritchison). He’s a guy who has had struggles but he’s trying to get it together. He lost his family and he’s had struggles, but today marks one year of sobriety. He tries to better himself, learning French and putting away his formerly violent ways as he works as a courier in Australia.

It’s a typical day with several jobs. He gets a call for an urgent medical delivery. He’s to pick up a package at 3 p.m. that must be delivered quickly. Said package is a liver—a rare liver at that. It’s being transported by Ben (Owen Wilson), who is determined to get this organ to its recipient—a little girl with a rare form of cancer.

The problem is the little girl isn’t the only one who wants it. Soon Hank and Ben find themselves the focus of a local gangster, Damian (Rodrigo Santoro), who is determined to get it for his own sick family member. That leads to a violent chance across Australia as the clock is ticking.

This film comes from director Scott Waugh who knows his way around an action film, previously helming Need For Speed and The Expendables 4. But this is an Angel Studios production, meaning it comes with a certain style that, despite some violent content, is designed to be more palatable for a wide audience.

That’s certainly the case here. This is a fun action film with some big chase sequences, some strong fights, and a truly epic final showdown. But it’s also a buddy comedy at times. Ritchison and Wilson play well off each other, with Wilson adding his trademark style that helps lighten the early sections of the film.

This is also about characters, story, and a journey. We follow Hank on this journey toward something like redemption. Completing this delivery is a way to be there for a little girl when he couldn’t be there for his own. We buy into that journey and there’s a fun payoff at the end.

This isn’t a perfect film. It’s a breezy action film, but it sometimes feels a little long. Still, if you’re a fan of Ritchison and his action style in things like Reacher this will work well enough. If you’re looking for a little escape at the movies, this hits the spot.

Runner opens nationwide on Friday, September 11.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.