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Death Race

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
209K
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Joan Allen, Jason Statham, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, and Natalie Martinez in Death Race (2008)
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Ex-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another... Read allEx-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory.Ex-con Jensen Ames is forced by the warden of a notorious prison to compete in our post-industrial world's most popular sport: a car race in which inmates must brutalize and kill one another on the road to victory.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
209K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,562
416
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul W.S. Anderson(screenplay)
      • Robert Thom(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
      • Charles B. Griffith(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
    • Stars
      • Jason Statham
      • Joan Allen
      • Tyrese Gibson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul W.S. Anderson(screenplay)
      • Robert Thom(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
      • Charles B. Griffith(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
    • Stars
      • Jason Statham
      • Joan Allen
      • Tyrese Gibson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 257User reviews
    • 237Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations

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    Photos187

    Natalie Martinez in Death Race (2008)
    Natalie Martinez in Death Race (2008)
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    Top cast

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    Jason Statham
    Jason Statham
    • Jensen Ames
    Joan Allen
    Joan Allen
    • Hennessey
    Tyrese Gibson
    Tyrese Gibson
    • Machine Gun Joe
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Coach
    Natalie Martinez
    Natalie Martinez
    • Case
    Max Ryan
    Max Ryan
    • Pachenko
    Jason Clarke
    Jason Clarke
    • Ulrich
    Frederick Koehler
    Frederick Koehler
    • Lists
    • (as Frederick Koehler)
    Jacob Vargas
    Jacob Vargas
    • Gunner
    Justin Mader
    Justin Mader
    • Travis Colt
    Robert LaSardo
    Robert LaSardo
    • Grimm
    Robin Shou
    Robin Shou
    • 14K
    Benz Antoine
    Benz Antoine
    • Joe's Navigator
    Danny Blanco Hall
    • Joe's Navigator
    Christian Paul
    Christian Paul
    • Joe's Navigator
    Janaya Stephens
    Janaya Stephens
    • Suzy
    John Fallon
    John Fallon
    • Neo Nazi
    Bruce McFee
    • Old Timer
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Paul W.S. Anderson(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Robert Thom(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
      • Charles B. Griffith(1975 screenplay Death Race 2000)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A total of 35 cars were used during the shoot. They were constantly repaired by a team of 85 mechanics.
    • Goofs
      At the introduction Coach tells Frank that the back protection plate AKA Tombstone is 6" thick solid steel. There are 4 plates 1.5" thick each and about 40", 50", 60" and 70" by about 48" tall. That is about 1972 kilogram or 4340 lbs. of steel. That would make the car so back heavy that at the first hitting of any bump the front of the car would go up and make controlling impossible. Besides that it will also be so heavy that the car won't be fit for race.
    • Quotes

      Hennessey: [having always shown before a distinct aversion to crude language] Okay cocksucker. Fuck with me, and we'll see who shits on the sidewalk.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits, the line "Okay cocksucker. Fuck with me, and we'll see who shits on the sidewalk" is heard again.
    • Alternate versions
      The "unrated" version runs 111 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Film '72: Episode dated 23 September 2008 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Grown Woman
      Written by Mary J. Blige, Dejion Madison, The-Dream (as Terius Nash)

      Performed by Mary J. Blige

      Courtesy of Geffen Records

      Under License from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews257

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    The death race!
    As many comic books, games and original movies are being remade, director Paul W.S. Anderson is not new to those remakes. He adapted Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat and AVP. Now he remakes the original movie Death race 2000. Not surprising. While watching this movie, I realised that he still has his habit of making games plots. Death race plot is quite similar to those racing or survival games plot. It reminds me of DOA (Dead Or Alive) which Paul produce.

    The story: Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is framed for murdering his wife. He is then sent to jail. Hennessey (Joan Allen) picks him to join the brutal surviving game. He has to kill the other inmates who join the game. The prize is to get his freedom. Every inmate will get his own partner. The partners are mostly some hot chicks. From there, exciting vehicles chases scenes and blood ooze out. There isn't much gore but there are blood and language. The plot is so simple but the idea and the chase scenes make my heart pound. It is like watching a survival game unfolding by itself.It just explode the screen and your time and nothing else. And you won't care about the plot, you will just care about the thrilling game.

    Overall: Those expecting a move to kill time, this is one. Those who want to watch another "The Dark Knight" movie, this is not the movie. It is not bad for mindless action flick.
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    • Aug 29, 2008

    FAQ8

    • Is 'Death Race' based on a book?
    • In what year does 'Death Race' take place?
    • Is this movie a remake or a sequel to Death Race 2000?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 22, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Death Race 3000
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Cruise/Wagner Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,316,032
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,621,090
      • Aug 24, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,014,335
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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