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Death Race

2008·Movie·R·105 min·6.3(4,157)

Get ready for a killer ride.

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.

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Where to watch Death Race in United States

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Where is Death Race streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaVI movies and tvApple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaBINGE, Foxtel Now, 7plusApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Death Race

Death Race is a 2008 English-language action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. The cast is led by Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 4200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Death Race was produced by Impact Pictures, Universal Pictures, and Relativity Media and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 22, 2008, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $45 million, it went on to gross $76 million worldwide.

Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Writers
Paul W. S. Anderson
Release date
August 22, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget
$45 million
Box office
$76 million
Production
Impact Pictures, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media
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Death Race cast & crew

Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson and written by Paul W. S. Anderson.

The cast features 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 Max Ryan as Pachenko.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Haslinger, cinematography is by Scott Kevan, and it was produced by Paul W. S. Anderson and Dennis E. Jones.

Is Death Race worth watching?

Death Race holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 4,157 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, thriller, and science fiction, Death Race is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Death Race

Death Race isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Cast of Death Race

Jason Statham

Jason Statham

Jensen Ames

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Warden Hennessey

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Coach

Tyrese Gibson

Tyrese Gibson

Machine Gun Joe Mason

Natalie Martinez

Natalie Martinez

Elizabeth Case

Max Ryan

Max Ryan

Pachenko

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

Guard Ulrich

Frederick Koehler

Frederick Koehler

Lists

Jacob Vargas

Jacob Vargas

Gunner

Justin Mader

Justin Mader

Travis Colt

Robert LaSardo

Robert LaSardo

Hector Grimm

Robin Shou

Robin Shou

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Death Race — FAQs

Where can I watch Death Race in United States?

Death Race is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Death Race in?

Death Race is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Death Race?

Death Race runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).

What is Death Race rated?

Death Race is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 4,157 ratings.

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