Crash (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Crash is a 1997 drama thriller directed by David Cronenberg, starring James Spader and Holly Hunter. It is based on Crash by J. G. Ballard. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Original language
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Hebrew - Studio
- Fine Line Features
- Based on
- Crash by J. G. Ballard
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Crash About?
The premise of Crash without spoilers, adapted from Crash by J. G. Ballard. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Driven by an unsettling fascination, several drivers become dangerously obsessed with witnessing traffic accidents. This gripping drama explores their twisted motivations and the allure of risk as they push the boundaries of their own safety, seeking a perverse connection to life and death. The narrative delves into the psychological reasons behind this obsession and the unsettling consequences that arise from their actions.
Crash Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car crash
- sex scene
- accident victim
- sexuality
- bisexuality
- prostitute
- sexual perversion
- car accident
- erotic thriller
- sex in car wash
- dysfunctional marriage
- reference to james dean
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- sexual obsession
- lust
- obsession
- blonde
- gay sex
- semen
- reference to jayne mansfield
- paraphilia
- erotica
- spooning sexual position
- stockings
- pervert
- deviant sex
- staged car crash
- sex standing up
- reckless driving
- car wreck
- rough sex
- fetish
- sadomasochism
- anal sex
- female full frontal nudity
- reverse cowgirl sex position
- sexual pleasure
- sexual fantasy
- near death experience
- thrown through a windshield
- death in a car accident
- manslaughter
- stunt driver
- vehicular manslaughter
- attempted murder
- parking garage
- talking during sex
- talking about sex
- sex in bed
- sexual arousal
- open marriage
Crash Cast
James Spader leads the cast, with Holly Hunter. Directed by David Cronenberg.
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Director David Cronenberg
More from David Cronenberg
More films directed by David Cronenberg, best-rated first: Dead Ringers, The Fly, Eastern Promises and The Shrouds.
Crash Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Crash 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 64% User score
See on TMDB
Crash Plot Summary
What happens in Crash from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in Toronto, the story follows James Ballard (James Spader), a film producer embroiled in an unconventional open marriage with his wife Catherine (played by Deborah Kara Unger). The couple’s relationship is marked by a series of infidelities, presenting a complex web of lust and unfulfilled desires. Early scenes depict Catherine’s peculiar arousal from touching bare metal against her skin, while James engages in an affair with a camera girl on his film set. Their intimate encounters become increasingly mundane, yet the couple finds heightened excitement in sharing the intimate details of their extramarital activities.
Full summary
The whole story of Crash, scene by scene
Crash Box Office
Crash grossed $2.7 million worldwide. $2.7 million came from the US and Canada and $7,043 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.7M
- US & Canada
- $2.7M
- International
- $7K
Crash Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Original Trailer
- Trailer Official Arrow Trailer
- Clip "The Reshaping of the Human Body" Clip
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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Who is the main character and film producer in 'Crash'?
Cars in Crash
40 cars on screen, including the 1962 Lincoln Continental and the 1988 Chrysler Dynasty.
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1962 Lincoln Continental Main role -
1988 Chrysler Dynasty Important role -
1990 Mazda MX-5 Miata Important role -
1993 Chrysler Intrepid Minor role
Crash Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Crash 1996” and “超速性追緝”.
- Also known as
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- Crash 1996
- 超速性追緝
- 慾望號快車
- 크래쉬
- Автокатастрофа
- David Cronenberg s crash
- Estranhos Prazeres
- Crash: Estranhos Prazeres
- Karambol
- 欲望号快车
- クラッシュ
- קראש
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- Çarpışma
- Crash: Niebezpieczne pożądanie
- Autokatastrofa
- Катастрофи
- Đổ Vỡ
- تصادف (ابهامزدایی)
- Terapie de șoc, ავტოავარია
- Crash: Extraños Placeres
- Kokkupõrge
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Crash, The Crush and Crave.
Crash FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Crash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Crash?
Crash runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Crash released?
Crash was released on March 21, 1997.
Who directed Crash?
Crash was directed by David Cronenberg.
More films by David Cronenberg Who is in the cast of Crash?
Crash stars James Spader and Holly Hunter.
How much did Crash make at the box office?
Crash grossed $2.7 million worldwide ($2.7 million domestic, $7,043 international).
How is Crash rated?
Crash has 53 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Is Crash based on a book?
Yes. Crash is adapted from Crash by J. G. Ballard.
Does Crash have a post-credit scene?
No. Crash has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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