The Chronicles of Riddick

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.

Critics found the film an overstuffed, derivative sequel to Pitch Black, with some action thrills undone by a muddled story and self-serious tone.

• the Necromonger crusade led by Lord Marshal is the central engine of the plot
• Riddick is a hunted man caught between the Necromongers and the Elemental race
• critics contrast its extravagant scale with the claustrophobic minimalism of Pitch Black

• Pitch Blackshared space opera action spectacle and antihero protagonist built around a hunted outlaw
• Duneshared epic science fiction world-building with warrior priest factions and sweeping cosmic conflict
• Total Recallshared muscular solo antihero action in a sprawling sci-fi setting with bounty hunters and tough-guy one-liners

Director

David Twohy

Release Date

2004-06-11

Runtime

119 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (4700)

What is The Chronicles of Riddick about?

A hunted outlaw is drawn into a galaxy-spanning holy war and the search for his own origins.

What is The Chronicles of Riddick like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Chronicles of Riddick as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is The Chronicles of Riddick violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Chronicles of Riddick as moderate.

What did critics think of The Chronicles of Riddick?

Critics found the film an overstuffed, derivative sequel to Pitch Black, with some action thrills undone by a muddled story and self-serious tone.

Which films are like The Chronicles of Riddick?

Films with a similar feel include Pitch Black, Dune, and Total Recall.

How long is The Chronicles of Riddick?

The Chronicles of Riddick runs 119 minutes.

Where can I watch The Chronicles of Riddick?

In United States, The Chronicles of Riddick is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.