What genre is Death Race?

Death Race is categorised as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.

Who stars in Death Race?

Ian McShane, Joan Allen, Natalie Martinez, Jason Statham, Jacob Vargas appear in the main cast.

Who directed Death Race?

Paul W. S. Anderson directed Death Race.

How long is Death Race?

Death Race runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).

Is Death Race worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Death Race?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Death Race (2008)

Name: Death Race
Genre: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2008
Duration: 105 min
Cast: Ian McShane, Joan Allen, Natalie Martinez, Jason Statham, Jacob Vargas

Movie 1h 45m ★ 6.3/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline, blow my mind

Action Science Fiction Thriller

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Death Race is an action, science fiction and thriller movie from 2008. It is directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. The cast includes Ian McShane, Joan Allen and Natalie Martinez. The running time is 1h 45m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.3 out of 10.

63Tonight Score A balanced pick.

Synopsis

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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Questions about Death Race

What genre is Death Race?: Death Race is categorised as Action, Science Fiction, Thriller.
Who stars in Death Race?: Ian McShane, Joan Allen, Natalie Martinez, Jason Statham, Jacob Vargas appear in the main cast.
Who directed Death Race?: Paul W. S. Anderson directed Death Race.
How long is Death Race?: Death Race runs for 1h 45m (105 minutes).
Is Death Race worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Death Race?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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