Death Race

Death Race

2008-08-22 • 1h 45m • R •
Action Thriller Science Fiction
6.3
User Score
3989 votes

"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.

Paul W. S. Anderson

Director

Paul W. S. Anderson

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$45,000,000

Revenue

$76,000,000

Runtime

1h 45m

Release Date

2008-08-22

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Reviews

Gimly

Gimly

2017-05-13T04:16:55.390Z

A massive departure from the original, _Death Race_ keeps the cars and kills and forgoes virtually everything else from _2000_. Fun in a very different manner, but still fun, and that's what counts. _Final rating:★★★ - I personally recommend you give it a go._

JPV852

JPV852

2021-06-06T05:28:52.522Z

Loud and brash but ultimately entertaining thanks mostly to Jason Statham and some decent racing sequences (well, when the camera wasn't jittery or quick edits). Also some love for Joan Allen making for a fine villain and never a bad thing with Ian McShane even in a supporting role. Nothing great but pretty much well within Paul W.S. Anderson's wheelhouse. **3.5/5**