Crash (2005)
Intertwined lives in Los Angeles collide with gritty tension, revealing melancholy truths in a measured drama.
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.
How intense is Crash?
Crash has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Crash feels like
- Tone
- grittytensemelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Crash
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Crash for you?
Is Crash scary?
No. Crash is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Crash gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Crash sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Crash OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Crash?
Crash runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Crash?
Crash is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Fandango at Home (free).
Does Crash have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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