Death Race (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Death Race is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, running about 105 minutes. “Get ready for a killer race.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Death Race stars Jason Statham as Jensen Ames, Joan Allen as Warden Hennessey, Ian McShane as Coach and Tyrese Gibson as Machine Gun Joe Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Death Race has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Race tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Race (2008)?
- In US, Death Race is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Race worth watching?
- Death Race holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Race?
- Death Race stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez.
- When was Death Race released?
- Death Race was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.