Skip to content
Death Race poster
Movie

Death Race

  • Action
  • Thriller
  • Science Fiction
Confirmed2008-08-226.36.5Trakt

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.

Death Race is a 2008 action thriller set in a dystopian 2020 where overcrowded prisons are privatized into televised blood sport. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and starring Jason Statham, the film follows inmates forced to compete in a deadly racing competition for a corporation that profits from their combat. It's a high-octane sci-fi action film that explores themes of corporate exploitation and survival.

When does Death Race come out?

Where to watch

Streaming availability in United States

Sourced from TMDB · updated daily

Availability varies by country. A VPN can let you watch content licensed in another region, though most streaming services prohibit it in their terms of service. Use at your own discretion. Contains affiliate links.

Popular providers

Rent or buy

Digital purchase & rental in United States

Sourced from TMDB

Where to watch Death Race by country

Trailer

Death Race Official Trailer #1 - Ian McShane Movie (2008) HD

YouTube · 2012-01-10
FAQ

Death Race — frequently asked

When was Death Race released?

Death Race was released on August 22, 2008.

Where can I watch Death Race?

Death Race is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers; availability varies by region and subscription service.

What is Death Race about?

The film is set in 2020 on Terminal Island, New York, where a privatized prison system forces inmates to compete in a televised racing competition called 'Death Race' for entertainment and profit.

Is Death Race part of a franchise?

Death Race spawned sequels, including Death Race 2 (2010) and Death Race 3: Inferno (2013), though the original 2008 film stands as the first installment.

Comments(0)

No comments yet. Be the first.