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Crash

2005Movie1 h 52 minR

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic667.1Rotten Tomatoes73%88%

A tense, layered drama movie about everyday modern life and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Intertwined Narratives
  • Racial Tension Drama
  • Socially Conscious
  • Los Angeles Setting
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Provocative Themes
  • Non-Linear Storytelling
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Gritty Realism

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Paul Haggis
Written by
Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco
Produced by
Don Cheadle, Paul Haggis, Bob Yari
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

May 6, 2005 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released
May 6, 2005
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Persian, Spanish, Chinese, Korean
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$98 million
Available in
41 countries

Tropes

All Muslims Are Arab, Taking the Bullet, Karma Houdini +9

  • All Muslims Are Arab
  • Taking the Bullet
  • Karma Houdini
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • Oscar Bait
  • The Un-Favorite
  • You Are What You Hate
  • Incoming Ham
  • Asian Drivers
  • Hypocrite
  • Even Evil Has Standards
  • Nice Guy

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Crash?"

Questions about Crash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crash?

The RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeLionsgate+Xumo PlayHowdy

In the United States, Crash streams on Lionsgate+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Crash worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 66).

Is Crash plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Crash?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

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 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 tropes for it, including All Muslims Are Arab, Taking the Bullet, and Karma Houdini.