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Death Race 2008

“Get ready for a killer ride.”

★ 6.3/10 · 4,192 votes R ActionThrillerScience Fiction Released
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What is Death Race?

The film "Death Race" is a 2008 action movie. The story takes place in a future setting where the US penal system has reached a breaking point due to overcrowding.

Type
Film
Year
2008
Status
Released
Runtime
105 minutes
Release date
Aug 22, 2008
Original language
EN
Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany
Studios
Impact Pictures, Universal Pictures, Relativity Media
Budget
$45,000,000
Revenue
$76,000,000
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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Overview

The film "Death Race" is a 2008 action movie. The story takes place in a future setting where the US penal system has reached a breaking point due to overcrowding. Prisons have been privatized and taken over by a corporation, which sees the inmates as an opportunity for a televised event. This event brings together inmates and a global audience in a spectacular, enclosed arena. The event is described as the biggest and most brutal, featuring adrenalized inmates and a global audience hungry for violence. The setting is Terminal Island, New York, where the corporation has created this event. The film's plot revolves around the concept of this event, which combines inmates, a global audience, and a unique arena. The corporation's motivations and the consequences of the event are central to the story.

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Should you watch it?

“In a dystopian future, inmates battle to the death in a televised arena.”

Reasons to watch
  • High-octane action sequences
  • Futuristic, bleak world-building
  • Intense, competitive premise
Keep in mind
  • Graphic violence may be off-putting
  • R rating limits younger viewers

Watch it if you enjoy fast‑paced, violent sci‑fi action set in a bleak future.

The film is R‑rated and contains graphic violence, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.

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When was Death Race released?

It was released in the United States on August 22, 2008.

What is the film’s setting?

The story takes place on Terminal Island, New York, in the year 2020.

What genres describe Death Race?

It is classified as an action, thriller, and science‑fiction film.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑five minutes.

What is the central premise of the film?

Inmates compete in a televised, lethal race organized by a corporate prison system.