Death Race (2008)
Inmates race weaponized cars for freedom in a brutal, televised spectacle of relentless, high-octane action.
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.
How intense is Death Race?
Death Race is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Death Race feels like
- Tone
- grittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Death Race
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Death Race for you?
Is Death Race scary?
Only a little. Death Race has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Death Race gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Death Race sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Death Race OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Death Race?
Death Race runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Death Race?
Death Race is streaming on Starz.
Does Death Race have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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