Death Race(2008)
“Get ready for a killer ride.”
Overview
Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.
Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Studio
Impact Pictures
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$76M
Cast
Jason Statham
as Jensen Ames
Joan Allen
as Warden Hennessey
Ian McShane
as Coach
Tyrese Gibson
as Machine Gun Joe Mason
Natalie Martinez
as Elizabeth Case
Max Ryan
as Pachenko
Jason Clarke
as Guard Ulrich
Frederick Koehler
as Lists
Jacob Vargas
as Gunner
Justin Mader
as Travis Colt
Robert LaSardo
as Hector Grimm
Robin Shou
as 14K
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$76M
Production Companies
Impact Pictures • Universal Pictures • Relativity Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Race?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Death Race (2008).
What is Death Race about?▼
Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Overcrowding in the US penal system has reached a breaking point. Prisons have been turned over to a monolithic Weyland Corporation, which sees jails full of thugs as an opportunity for televised sport. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for violence and a spectacular, enclosed arena come together to form the 'Death Race', the biggest, most brutal event.
Who directed Death Race?▼
Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and released in 2008. It is a action, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is Death Race?▼
Death Race has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Death Race?▼
The cast of Death Race includes Jason Statham as Jensen Ames, Joan Allen as Warden Hennessey, Ian McShane as Coach, Tyrese Gibson as Machine Gun Joe Mason, Natalie Martinez as Elizabeth Case and more.
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