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Crash
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Paul Haggis. With Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Brendan Fraser.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 carjacke…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Crash.
MoviHero lists May 6, 2005 as the release date for Crash. Paul Haggis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Don Cheadle as Det. Graham Waters, Sandra Bullock as Jean Cabot, Brendan Fraser as Rick Cabot, Matt Dillon as Officer John Ryan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 6, 2005
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorPaul Haggis
CastDon Cheadle as Det. Graham Waters, Sandra Bullock as Jean Cabot, Brendan Fraser as Rick Cabot, Matt Dillon as Officer John Ryan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Crash right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Crash runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 4,076 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Set against the background of a racially diverse Los Angeles, this follows the activities of a (not exactly random) selection of people whose lives unexpectedly…”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Paul HaggisDirector
Paul HaggisWriter
Robert MorescoWriter
Paul HaggisProducer
Don CheadleProducer
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
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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