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Death Race

2008·Movie

·1h 45min·R·

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , sci-fi movie: , but darkly funny, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

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Get ready for a killer ride.

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.

Dystopian Action ThrillerExtreme Vehicle CombatSatire of Media ConsumptionHigh-Octane SpectacleBrutal Survival GameCyberpunk AestheticCorporate Fascism CritiqueAdrenaline-Fueled Pacing

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Directed by:

Paul W. S. Anderson

Written by:

Paul W. S. Anderson

Produced by:

Paul W. S. Anderson, Roger Corman, Paula Wagner

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Sequels and Prequels

Death Race

52

Death Race 2

33

Death Race: Inferno

51

Death Race: Beyond Anarchy

53

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Where can I stream Death Race?

In the United States, Death Race streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Death Race worth watching?

52

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (42).

Is there a sequel to Death Race?

Yes: it's movie 1 of 4 in its series, followed by Death Race 2 (2010).

Will Death Race make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

What tropes does Death Race use?

Rule of CoolRunning GagYou Have Failed MeDomestic AbuseMr. FanserviceMerchandise-DrivenRage Against the ReflectionMen Are the Expendable GenderWrench WenchGame ShowPrivate Profit PrisonUnspoken Plan Guaranteeand 159 more

TV Tropes lists 171 tropes for it, including Rule of Cool, Running Gag, and You Have Failed Me.