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Crash

2005·Movie
1h 52min·NR
73
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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other.

In post-Sept. 11 Los Angeles, tensions erupt when the lives of a Brentwood housewife, her district attorney husband, a Persian shopkeeper, two cops, a pair of carjackers and a Korean couple converge during a 36-hour period.
Intertwined NarrativesRacial Tension DramaSocially ConsciousLos Angeles SettingEnsemble CastProvocative ThemesNon-Linear StorytellingPsychological ExplorationGritty Realism

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Crash

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Where can I stream Crash legally?

Crash is included with a subscription to Peacock, Philo, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crash worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crash rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Crash?

1 h 52 min

Crash runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crash?

Critics70
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Crash higher (79) than critics (70). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Crash a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$98 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 15.1 times its budget.

What language is Crash in?

EnglishPersianSpanishChineseKorean

It was made in English, with some Persian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Crash?

41ARATAUBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+27

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crash in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Crash use?

All Muslims Are ArabTaking the BulletKarma HoudiniContrived CoincidenceOscar BaitThe Un-FavoriteYou Are What You HateIncoming HamAsian DriversHypocriteEven Evil Has StandardsNice Guyand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Crash, including All Muslims Are Arab, Taking the Bullet, Karma Houdini.