In “The Runner,” in the aftermath of the 2010 BP oil spill, an idealistic but flawed politician is forced to confront his dysfunctional life after his career is destroyed in a sex scandal.

For more information about “The Runner,” click here to visit its IMDb page. “The Runner” is set to be released Aug. 7, 2015.

Nicolas Cage is shown in a scene from “The Runner.” (Photo credit: Alchemy)