The Chronicles of Riddick (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, The Chronicles of Riddick is an action and science fiction film directed by David Twohy, running about 119 minutes. “All the power in the universe can't change destiny” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
Who’s in it. The Chronicles of Riddick stars Vin Diesel as Riddick, Thandiwe Newton as Dame Vaako, Karl Urban as Vaako and Colm Feore as Lord Marshal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Chronicles of Riddick has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $115.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Chronicles of Riddick page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Chronicles of Riddick 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 The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)?
- In US, The Chronicles of Riddick is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard 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 The Chronicles of Riddick worth watching?
- The Chronicles of Riddick holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Chronicles of Riddick?
- The Chronicles of Riddick stars Vin Diesel, Thandiwe Newton, Karl Urban, Colm Feore and Linus Roache.
- When was The Chronicles of Riddick released?
- The Chronicles of Riddick was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.