The Chronicles of Riddick
“All the power in the universe can't change destiny.”
Synopsis
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
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Top Cast
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Vin Diesel
Riddick
Colm Feore
Lord Marshal
Thandiwe Newton
Dame Vaako
Judi Dench
Aereon
Karl Urban
Vaako
Alexa Davalos
Kyra
Linus Roache
Purifier
Yorick van Wageningen
The Guv
Nick Chinlund
Toombs
Keith David
Abu 'Imam' al-Walid
Mark Gibbon
Irgun
Roger Cross
Toal
Kim Hawthorne
Lajjun
Alexis Llewellyn
Ziza
Charles Zuckermann
Scales
Kristin Lehman
Shirah
Terry Chen
Merc Pilot
Christina Cox
Eve Logan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Amsterdam
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$105M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$115.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.1x
+$10.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Twohy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy, Benton Jew
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- The Chronicles of Riddick
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $105M
- Worldwide Gross
- $115.8M
- Production Studios
- Radar Pictures, One Race, Primal Foe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Twohy
Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy, Benton Jew
Graeme Revell
Hugh Johnson, John S. Bartley
Martin Hunter, Dennis Virkler
David Womark, Scott Kroopf, George Zakk, Ted Field, Vin Diesel
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Hunter
Editor
David Twohy
Director
Hugh Johnson
Director of Photography
Scott Kroopf
Producer
Michael Dennison
Costume Design
Ellen Mirojnick
Costume Design
Vin Diesel
Producer
Dennis Virkler
Editor
Thomas J. Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Wassel
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jason Piccioni
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jamie Dixon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jesper Kjölsrud
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Sosalla
Visual Effects Supervisor
Pablo Helman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chronicles of Riddick
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chronicles of Riddick about?
After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.
Who directed The Chronicles of Riddick?
The Chronicles of Riddick was directed by David Twohy.
Who stars in The Chronicles of Riddick?
The principal cast of The Chronicles of Riddick includes Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban.
When was The Chronicles of Riddick released and how long is it?
The Chronicles of Riddick was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Chronicles of Riddick?
The Chronicles of Riddick had a reported production budget of $105M and grossed $115.8M at the worldwide box office (1.1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Chronicles of Riddick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chronicles of Riddick was composed by Graeme Revell.
Is The Chronicles of Riddick based on a book or true story?
The Chronicles of Riddick is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jim Wheat", Characters: "Ken Wheat".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chronicles of Riddick?
The Chronicles of Riddick holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).