Death Race 2008
"Get ready for a killer ride."
In the dystopian landscape of Terminal Island, 2020, overcrowded prisons have become a brutal playground for corporate entertainment.
Director: Paul W. S. Anderson
Cast
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
Lists
Jacob Vargas
Gunner
Justin Mader
Travis Colt
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Race (2008) about?
Set in a dystopian 2020, Death Race (2008) follows inmates forced to race through a deadly prison arena for corporate entertainment. The Weyland Corporation turns prisons into televised bloodsports, where the winner earns freedom—and the losers face a brutal end. It's a high-stakes spectacle blending action, sci-fi, and raw survival.
Who directed Death Race?
Death Race was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, known for his work in action-packed, visually dynamic films like Resident Evil.
Who stars in Death Race?
The film stars Jason Statham, Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, and Natalie Martinez in key roles.
Is Death Race (2008) worth watching?
If you crave high-octane action with a gritty, futuristic twist, Death Race (2008) delivers. While it may not reinvent the wheel, its visceral race sequences and morally complex themes make it an entertaining watch for fans of the genre.
How long is Death Race?
Death Race (2008) runs for 105 minutes, or 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Death Race (2008): Brutal Prison Bloodsport — Full Movie Info
In the dystopian landscape of Terminal Island, 2020, overcrowded prisons have become a brutal playground for corporate entertainment. The Weyland Corporation transforms desperate inmates into high-stakes racers in a televised bloodsport extravaganza known as Death Race (2008), where the prize is freedom—or a violent end. Directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, this high-octane thriller blends action, sci-fi, and visceral thrills, set against a grimly futuristic backdrop where survival is the ultimate gamble. With a global audience baying for violence, the race becomes a spectacle of chaos, strategy, and raw endurance, all unfolding in a high-tech prison arena designed for maximum carnage.
Jason Statham headlines the cast as the enigmatic racer Jensen, joined by Joan Allen as a determined authority figure and Ian McShane as a cunning prison warden. Tyrese Gibson and Natalie Martinez bring grit and intensity to the mix, while Max Ryan cranks up the menace. Death Race (2008) delivers relentless adrenaline, a morally murky world, and a premise that questions the ethics of entertainment in a society obsessed with spectacle. The film isn't just a race—it's a brutal commentary on exploitation, desperation, and the price of fame.
