Death Race 2000

1h 20m · 1975 · Directed by Paul Bartel · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Death Race 2000 (1975) runs 1h 20m, directed by Paul Bartel. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In a boorish future, the government sponsors a popular, but bloody, cross-country race in which points are scored by mowing down pedestrians. Five teams, each comprised of a male and female, compete using cars equipped with deadly weapons. Frankenstein, the mysterious returning champion, has become America's hero, but this time he has a passenger from the underground resistance.

Genres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Action

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)