Crash (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crash is a 2005 crime drama directed by Paul Haggis, starring Don Cheadle and Sandra Bullock. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $98.4 million worldwide on a $6.5 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture and Film Editing, and 10 awards in all. Critics gave it 66 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Paul Haggis
- Original language
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Hebrew - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Budget
- $6.5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crash About?
The premise of Crash without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the racially diverse and often tense atmosphere of Los Angeles, the lives of several strangers become unexpectedly intertwined. Through a series of escalating events, their stories collide, exposing hidden prejudices and challenging their assumptions about one another. As these characters confront their biases and fears, they reveal the complex realities of human connection and the delicate balance of tolerance in a fractured society.
Crash Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- racist
- racism
- race relations
- stereotype
- social problem
- social injustice
- sexual harassment
- racial tension
- carjacking
- police
- class differences
- redemption
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- hate
- racial profiling
- latino
- mexican housekeeper
- death of brother
- groping
- asian american
- black american
- female nudity
- cultural conflict
- persian american
- hispanic american
- fellatio
- prejudice
- racial prejudice
- traffic accident
- corrupt police officer
- male nudity
- sex in bed
- interrupted sex
- sex slave
- mexican american
- blow job in a car
- burning a car
- fairy tale
- gang banger
- snowing
- urban setting
- dysfunctional marriage
- snow
- christmas
- immigrant
- compassion
- police officer
- arab american
- locksmith
- fender bender
- anger
Crash Cast
Don Cheadle leads the cast, with Sandra Bullock. Directed by Paul Haggis.
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Director Paul Haggis
More from Paul Haggis
More films directed by Paul Haggis, best-rated first: 5B, In the Valley of Elah, The Next Three Days and Third Person.
Crash Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crash 66 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 72% User score
See on TMDB
Crash Plot Summary
What happens in Crash from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A black detective, Graham Waters, reflects on the complex and often harsh realities of Los Angeles as he navigates the chaotic aftermath of a car crash. In the vehicle with him is Ria, a Latino woman who, upon getting out, quickly engages in a blame game with the other driver, an Asian woman. Amidst their accusations, Graham is drawn toward the scene of another incident where a police officer has been shot, igniting a troubling narrative about race, identity, and violence.
Full summary
The whole story of Crash, scene by scene
Crash Box Office & Budget
Crash grossed $98.4 million worldwide on a $6.5 million budget, 15 times what it cost. $54.6 million came from the US and Canada and $43.8 million (45%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$98.4M
15× its budget
- US & Canada
- $54.6M
- International
- $43.8M
- Budget
- $6.5M
Crash Awards & Nominations
Crash won 3 Oscars, including Best Picture and Film Editing, and 10 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2006, with 3 wins from 6 nominations.
10 wins26 nominations7 ceremonies
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Oscars 2006 3 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Picture
- Won Film Editing
- Won Writing (Original Screenplay)
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Matt Dillon
- Nominated Directing – Paul Haggis
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BAFTA 2006 2 wins · 8 nominations- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Thandiwe Newton
- Won Best Original Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Don Cheadle and Matt Dillon
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Direction – Paul Haggis
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Critics' Choice 2006 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Acting Ensemble
- Won Best Writer
- Nominated Best Director – Paul Haggis
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Matt Dillon and Terrence Howard
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Spirit Awards 2006 2 wins · 2 nominations- Won Best First Feature
- Won Best Supporting Male – Matt Dillon
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2006 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Don Cheadle and Matt Dillon
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Golden Globes 2006 2 nominations- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor)
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DGA Awards 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Paul Haggis
Crash Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer and 8 clips.
- Clip Farhad Shoots a Blank at Daniel as His Daughter Intervenes
- Clip Sgt. Ryan Pulls Christine from Her Car As It Explodes
- Clip Officer Hanson Stops His Fellow Officers from Shooting Cameron
- Clip Cameron & Christine Are Harassed by Sgt. Ryan
How Well Do You Know Crash?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the detective that the story begins with?
Cars in Crash
40 cars on screen, including the 2003 Lincoln Navigator and the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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2003 Lincoln Navigator Main role -
1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1989 Ford Aerostar Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
Crash Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Collision” and “Colisión”.
- Also known as
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- Collision
- Colisión
- Tasadom
- Fatalna nesreća
- Hitraskout
- Sadursme
- Usodna nesreca
- 크래쉬
- Alto Impacto
- クラッシュ
- クラッシュ：2005
- 撞車
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- 撞車(2006)
- L.A. Crash
- Crash - Contatto fisico
- Ütközések
- Çarpışma
- Crash (Colisión)
- Столкновение
- 撞车
- Colisão
- Miasto gniewu
- Сблъсъци
- Фатална несрећа
- Rasisti
- התרסקות
- Povești din L.A.
- Crash: No Limite
- Зіткнення
- Avarija
- 衝擊效應
- คน...ผวา
- Usodna nesreča
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Crash FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Crash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crash?
Crash runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Crash released?
Crash was released on May 6, 2005.
Who directed Crash?
Crash was directed by Paul Haggis.
More films by Paul Haggis Who is in the cast of Crash?
Crash stars Don Cheadle and Sandra Bullock.
How much did Crash make at the box office?
Crash grossed $98.4 million worldwide ($54.6 million domestic, $43.8 million international) on a budget of $6.5 million.
How is Crash rated?
Crash has 66 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
What awards did Crash win?
Crash won 10 awards from 26 nominations, including Best Picture at the Oscars 2006.
Does Crash have a post-credit scene?
No. Crash has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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