Crash (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Crash is a thriller, drama, horror and romance film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 100 minutes. “Love in the dying moments of the twentieth century.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After getting into a serious car accident, a TV director discovers an underground sub-culture of scarred, omnisexual car-crash victims who use car accidents and the raw sexual energy they produce to try to rejuvenate his sex life with his wife.
Who’s in it. Crash stars James Spader as James Ballard, Deborah Kara Unger as Catherine Ballard, Holly Hunter as Helen Remington and Elias Koteas as Vaughan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Crash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player and ARROW and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crash tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crash (1996)?
- In GB, Crash is available to stream on BFI Player and ARROW, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crash worth watching?
- Crash holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crash?
- Crash stars James Spader, Deborah Kara Unger, Holly Hunter, Elias Koteas and Rosanna Arquette.
- When was Crash released?
- Crash was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.