Death Race
“Get ready for a killer ride.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Jason Statham
Jensen Ames
Joan Allen
Warden Hennessey
Ian McShane
Coach
Tyrese Gibson
Machine Gun Joe Mason
Natalie Martinez
Elizabeth Case
Max Ryan
Pachenko
Jason Clarke
Guard Ulrich
Frederick Koehler
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Gunner
Justin Mader
Travis Colt
Robert LaSardo
Hector Grimm
Robin Shou
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Joe's Navigator
Danny Blanco Hall
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Christian Paul
Joe's Navigator
Janaya Stephens
Suzy
John Fallon
Neo Nazi
Bruce McFee
Old Timer
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$76M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.69x
+$31M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul W. S. Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul W. S. Anderson
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger
- Original Title
- Death Race
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $76M
- Production Studios
- Impact Pictures, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Cruise/Wagner Productions, H2S2 Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Scion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul W. S. Anderson
Paul W. S. Anderson, Robert Thom, Charles B. Griffith, Ib Melchior
Paul Haslinger
Scott Kevan, Adam Merims, Steve Koster, Igor Meglic
Niven Howie
Paul W. S. Anderson, Dennis E. Jones, Ryan Kavanaugh, Paula Wagner, Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul W. S. Anderson
Screenplay
Paul W. S. Anderson
Director
Paul W. S. Anderson
Producer
Scott Kevan
Director of Photography
Paula Wagner
Producer
Roger Corman
Producer
Gregory Mah
Costume Design
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
Andy Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis Berardi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul D. Austerberry
Production Design
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
Niven Howie
Editor
Spiro Razatos
Stunt Coordinator
David McKeown
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Race
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Death Race?
Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson.
Who stars in Death Race?
The principal cast of Death Race includes Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez.
When was Death Race released and how long is it?
Death Race was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Death Race?
Death Race had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $76M at the worldwide box office (1.69 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Death Race?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Race was composed by Paul Haslinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Race?
Death Race holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).