Jason Stathamis one of the most prominent action stars working in Hollywood today, and one of his more controversial flicks that’s more than 16 years old is finally a streaming win. Statham stars alongsideJoan Allen,Ian McShane, andTyrese GibsoninDeath Race, the sci-fi action thriller following an ex-con who is forced to compete in a brutal car race where inmates kill each other. The film grossed $76 million on a $45 million budget and was appreciated more by audiences than critics, with the latter scoringDeath Raceat 41% and the former giving it 60% on the aggregate siteRotten Tomatoes. Afterpremiering on Max at the start of the month,Death Racehas found a spot in the top 10, currently sitting at #9.
Paul W.S. Andersonwrote and directedDeath Race, which is based on the 1975 filmDeath Race 2000fromRobert ThomandCharles B. Griffith.Death Racespawned three direct sequels that Anderson did receive a writing credit for but didn’t direct. Statham also did not return for the sequels, the first two of which starVing RhamesandLuke Gross, and the final,Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy, starsLucy AardenandNicholas Aaron. Anderson is also known for his work onResident Evil: Apocalypse, the 2004 video game adaptation starringMilla Jovovich, and he also directedThe Three Musketeersin 2011, a swashbuckling action adventure film starringSuccessionveteran Matthew MacFadyenand the lateRay Stevenson. He most recently helmedMonster Hunter, the 2020 fantasy action film starringRon PearlmanandT.I.currently streaming on Starz.
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Death Racestars Jason Statham and Ian McShane and was written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchDeath RaceonMax.
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