# Death Race (2008)

English · Released 2008-08-22

Death Race is a 2008 English film. It is directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Jason Statham appears in it.

Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Cast: Jason Statham as Jensen Ames

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Death Race released?
Death Race was released on 22 August 2008.

### Who stars in Death Race?
Jason Statham star in Death Race.

### Who directed Death Race?
Death Race was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson.

---
Source: https://clapnumber.com/movies/death-race
Retrieved: 2026-09-29