---
title: "Riddick"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/riddick-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 87421
imdb_id: "tt1411250"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 4456
content_rating: "R"
---

# Riddick (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/riddick-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film takes place on a desolate planet where the protagonist is left for dead. Betrayed by his own kind, he fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous. Bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on the planet, only to find themselves pawns in the protagonist's scheme. With his enemies in position, the protagonist unleashes a vicious attack before returning to his home planet of Furya. The planet is threatened with destruction, prompting the protagonist's return. The protagonist's actions are driven by a desire for revenge. The film's plot centers on the protagonist's struggle for survival and his ultimate goal of saving his home planet. The protagonist's character undergoes significant development as he navigates the challenges on the desolate planet and beyond.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An exiled antihero battles alien predators and ruthless bounty hunters on a hostile world."

### Why Watch
- Relentless survival combat against alien creatures
- Charismatic antihero driven by vengeance
- Fast‑paced sci‑fi action

### Caveats & Content Note
- Bleak, violent tone may not suit all viewers
- Story emphasizes action over deep exposition
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense violence and dark themes, making it appropriate for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: survival, revenge, dark, action, sci-fi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Twohy
- **Networks / Studios**: One Race, Riddick Canada Productions, Radar Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vin Diesel** as *Riddick*
- **Nolan Gerard Funk** as *Luna*
- **Matt Nable** as *Boss Johns*
- **Katee Sackhoff** as *Dahl*
- **Jordi Mollà** as *Santana*
- **Dave Bautista** as *Diaz*
- **Karl Urban** as *Lord Vaako*
- **Bokeem Woodbine** as *Moss*
- **Andreas Apergis** as *Krone*
- **Noah Dalton Danby** as *Nunez*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Riddick belong to?
Riddick is classified as science‑fiction, action, and thriller.

### Q: When was Riddick released?
The film was released in the United States on September 6, 2013.

### Q: How long is the movie?
Its runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑nine minutes.

### Q: Who is the central character?
The story follows the antihero Riddick, who is betrayed and left for dead.

### Q: What is the main conflict in the film?
Riddick must survive alien predators and hostile bounty hunters while pursuing his own revenge.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*