The Chronicles of Riddick

Name: The Chronicles of Riddick
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Released: 2004-06-11
Cast: Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton, Judi Dench, Karl Urban

2004 | 119 min | Action, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had just 28% on Rotten Tomatoes. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Blade Runner 2049 or Alien, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off: Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
28% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$116 million worldwide on a $105 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 353K people sought it out in the past year