Crash
Seen it?2005 | 112 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 3 Oscars, it made about 15 times its budget and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
74% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Oscars: Best Writing, Original Screenplay, Best Picture, Best Film Editing. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$98 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 809K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Usual Suspects
Friday Night FlickAnother much-loved drama.
Boogie Nights Friday Night FlickAlso stars Don Cheadle, in another critically acclaimed drama.
Wrath of Man Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Drive Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
Gangster Squad
Monday Morning MaybeAnother drama. Fair warning: it's a Monday Morning Maybe.
Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Haggis
- Don CheadleDet. Graham Waters
- Sandra BullockJean Cabot
- Brendan FraserRick Cabot
- Matt DillonOfficer John Ryan
- Jennifer EspositoRia
- Michael PeñaDaniel Ruiz
- Terrence HowardCameron Thayer
- Thandiwe NewtonChristine Thayer
- LudacrisAnthony
- Larenz TatePeter