Crank (2006)
A poisoned hitman races through the city, maintaining a relentless adrenaline rush to survive and find an antidote.
Chev Chelios, a hit man wanting to go straight, lets his latest target slip away. Then he awakes the next morning to a phone call that informs him he has been poisoned and has only an hour to live unless he keeps adrenaline coursing through his body while he searches for an antidote.
How intense is Crank?
Crank is not scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dark and broad. Rated R.
What Crank feels like
- Tone
- high octanepulpyabsurdistgritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- dark and satirical, broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Crank
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Crank for you?
Is Crank scary?
No. Crank is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Crank gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Crank sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Crank OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Crank?
Crank runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Crank?
Crank is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy and Plex.
Does Crank have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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