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The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick

All the power in the universe can't change destiny.

20046.51h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by David Twohy
Written by Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy
Produced by Vin Diesel, Scott Kroopf
Box OfficeBudget: $105.0MRevenue: $115.8M

Top Cast

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Riddick

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Lord Marshal

Thandiwe Newton

Thandiwe Newton

Dame Vaako

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Aereon

Karl Urban

Karl Urban

Vaako

Alexa Davalos

Alexa Davalos

Kyra

Linus Roache

Linus Roache

Purifier

Yorick van Wageningen

Yorick van Wageningen

The Guv

Nick Chinlund

Nick Chinlund

Toombs

Keith David

Keith David

Abu 'Imam' al-Walid

Themes & Keywords

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About The Chronicles of Riddick

The Chronicles of Riddick is a action, science fiction film released in 2004 exploring themes of prison, bounty hunter, dystopia, anti hero, space travel, sequel. Directed by David Twohy, it stars Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandiwe Newton. 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.

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