Crank (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, Crank is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Brian Taylor, running about 88 minutes. “There are a thousand ways to raise your adrenaline. Today, Chev Chelios will need every single one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chev Chelios, a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away. Then he awakes the next morning to a phone call that informs him he has been poisoned and has only an hour to live unless he keeps adrenaline coursing through his body while he searches for an antidote.
Who’s in it. Crank stars Jason Statham as Chev Chelios, Amy Smart as Eve, Jose Pablo Cantillo as Ricky Verona and Efren Ramirez as Kaylo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Crank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel 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 Crank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crank 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 Crank (2006)?
- In US, Crank is available to stream on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, 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 Crank worth watching?
- Crank holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crank?
- Crank stars Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Efren Ramirez and Dwight Yoakam.
- When was Crank released?
- Crank was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.