Death Race 2
A prison-bound street racer is forged into the masked Frankenstein legend through violent death matches and dystopian car combat.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Brutal
- propulsive
- gritty
- stylized
- action movie night
- late night viewing
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel competently made and watchable for a direct-to-video action film, but less memorable and less thrilling than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carl Luke Lucas's transformation into the first Frankenstein car driver supplies the prequel's central narrative purpose.
The plot develops Frankenstein through prison races and death-match entertainment rather than ordinary competition.
Reviews repeatedly note polished presentation, stunts, cinematography, and production values above typical direct-to-video standards.
The story traces how Carl Lucas becomes the iconic Frankenstein driver after surviving criminal and racing violence.
Films like Death Race 2, and why
Death Race
Shares dystopian prison setting, vehicular combat, and high-octane action spectacle.
The Condemned
Shares prison exploitation themes, brutal institutional violence, and an imprisoned protagonist fighting for survival.
The Running Man
Shares futuristic authoritarian punishment, televised combat, and stylized action violence.
Movie Details
- Director
- Roel Reiné
- Release Date
- 2010-11-12
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (1238)
Cast
- Luke Goss
- Lauren Cohan
- Sean Bean
- Danny Trejo
- Ving Rhames
- Tanit Phoenix
- Robin Shou
- Joe Vaz
- Frederick Koehler
- Sean Higgs
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Death Race 2 about?
- A prison-bound street racer is forged into the masked Frankenstein legend through violent death matches and dystopian car combat.
- What is Death Race 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Death Race 2 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Death Race 2 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Death Race 2 as brutal.
- What did critics think of Death Race 2?
- Critics generally found the sequel competently made and watchable for a direct-to-video action film, but less memorable and less thrilling than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Death Race 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Death Race, The Condemned, and The Running Man.
- How long is Death Race 2?
- Death Race 2 runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Death Race 2?
- In United States, Death Race 2 streams on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel.
