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6.1 / 10(3,301 votes)IMDbR20091h 36m$34.6M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Crank: High Voltage

“He was dead... but he got better.”

Synopsis

Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-27

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 16, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 8, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.73x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$34.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.73x

+$14.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $34.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
Screenplay & Story
Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine
Original Score
Mike Patton
Original Title
Crank: High Voltage
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$34.6M
Production Studios
Lionsgate, Lakeshore Entertainment, RadicalMedia

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor

Screenplay & Story

Brian Taylor, Mark Neveldine

Original Score & Music

Mike Patton

Director of Photography

Brandon Trost, Chris Heinrich

Film Editing

Marc Jakubowicz, Fernando Villena

Producers

Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Skip Williamson, Peter Block, Michael Paseornek

Department Leadership Roster

Brian Taylor

Brian Taylor

Screenplay

Tom Rosenberg

Tom Rosenberg

Producer

Gary Lucchesi

Gary Lucchesi

Producer

Mark Neveldine

Mark Neveldine

Screenplay

Skip Williamson

Producer

Mark Neveldine

Mark Neveldine

Director

Dayna Pink

Dayna Pink

Costume Design

Brian Taylor

Brian Taylor

Director

Michael Landgrebe

Visual Effects Supervisor

Thomas Duval

Visual Effects Supervisor

Craig Frosty Silva

Stunt Coordinator

Marc Jakubowicz

Editor

Jason Rodriguez

Jason Rodriguez

Stunt Coordinator

Fernando Villena

Editor

James McQuaide

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)R 18+
Canada18A
Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crank: High Voltage

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Crank: High Voltage about?

Chelios faces a Chinese mobster who has stolen his nearly indestructible heart and replaced it with a battery-powered ticker that requires regular jolts of electricity to keep working.

Who directed Crank: High Voltage?

Crank: High Voltage was directed by Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor.

Who stars in Crank: High Voltage?

The principal cast of Crank: High Voltage includes Jason Statham, Amy Smart, Dwight Yoakam, Efren Ramirez, Julanne Chidi Hill.

When was Crank: High Voltage released and how long is it?

Crank: High Voltage was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

What was the box office and production budget of Crank: High Voltage?

Crank: High Voltage had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $34.6M at the worldwide box office (1.73 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Crank: High Voltage?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Crank: High Voltage was composed by Mike Patton.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Crank: High Voltage?

Crank: High Voltage holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).