The Death and Life of Bobby Z_
"To live a life of his own, he has to die first."
A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.
Starring
Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde
Box Office
$413K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Death and Life of Bobby Z earned $413K against a $22.0M budget.
Year context
The Death and Life of Bobby Z was released 19 years ago in 2007.
The Death and Life of Bobby Z is a Drama, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (20)
Paul Walker
Tim Kearney
Laurence Fishburne
Tad Gruzsa
Olivia Wilde
Elizabeth
Jason Lewis
Bobby Z
Michael Bowen
Duke
RB
Richard Bairos
Drug dealer
Jarrod Bunch
Security Guard
Shirly Brener
Surfer Girl
Keith Carradine
Johnson
Chuck Liddell
Maddog
Joaquim de Almeida
Don Huertero
Paul Diaz
Felipe
Troy Brenna
Actor
Rebekah Chaney
Ashley
AP
Adamo P. Cultraro
Monk's Boat Captain
Jason Flemyng
Brian Cervier
RF
Rob Fleming
Prisoner
CF
Carrie Fleshman
Server at party
RayVeness
Party Girl
CE
Candace Elaine
Monk's bikini babe #2
BOX OFFICE
$22.0M
Budget
$413K
Revenue
-98%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Eclectic Pictures
Millennium Media
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.1/10 (396 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$22,000,000
Box Office
$413,454
Profit
$-21,586,546
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Death and Life of Bobby Z about?
A DEA agent provides former Marine Tim Kearney with a way out of his prison sentence: impersonate Bobby Z, a recently deceased drug dealer, in a hostage switch with a crime lord. When the negotiations go awry, Kearney flees, with Z's son in tow.
How long is The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The cast of The Death and Life of Bobby Z includes Paul Walker, Laurence Fishburne, Olivia Wilde, Jason Lewis, Michael Bowen.
How much did The Death and Life of Bobby Z make at the box office?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z earned $413,454 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $22,000,000.
What is the rating of The Death and Life of Bobby Z?
The Death and Life of Bobby Z has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 396 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Drama
Action
Thriller
Crime