ACTION . 2008 . 1h 45m . English . 6.3/10

Death Race_

"Get ready for a killer ride."

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.

Director Paul W. S. Anderson
Starring Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane
Box Office $76.0M
6.3/10
Rating
$76.0M
Box Office
1h 45m
Runtime
2008
Year
PROFITABLE
+69% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Death Race poster
Get ready for a killer ride.

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Death Race earned $76.0M worldwide on a $45.0M budget — a 69% return on investment.
Director
Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Paul W. S. Anderson →
Cast
Jason Statham stars as Jensen Ames in Death Race.
Jason Statham →
Year context
Death Race was released 18 years ago in 2008.

CREW

BOX OFFICE

$45.0M
Budget
$76.0M
Revenue
+69%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

STUDIOS (3)

Relativity Media Cruise/Wagner Productions Universal Pictures

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom, United States, Germany
Rating
6.3/10 (4,031 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$45,000,000
Box Office
$76,000,000
Profit
+$31,000,000
IMDB
tt0452608
Trailer
Watch on YouTube

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Death Race 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.
How long is Death Race?
Death Race has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed Death Race?
Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Who stars in Death Race?
The cast of Death Race includes Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez.
How much did Death Race make at the box office?
Death Race earned $76,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $45,000,000.
What is the rating of Death Race?
Death Race has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 4,031 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Thriller Science Fiction

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