Riddick

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Riddick

R

2013

1h 58m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Adventure

Action

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Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, fugitive Riddick fights for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he has yet encountered. His only hope for escape is to activate an emergency beacon, but that brings with it a different problem: mercenaries. The first ship carries an especially violent and lethal group; the second is led by a man from Riddick's past. With time running out, Riddick realizes that neither group will leave without his head as a trophy.

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Critics Consensus

It may not win the franchise many new converts, but this back-to-basics outing brings Riddick fans more of the brooding sci-fi action they've come to expect.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 6, 2017

D+

Don't waste your time on this one.

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

Jan 6, 2014

He's spent the bulk of his career hiding in franchises, hypermasculinizing himself. We can live with this. But this new movie makes you wonder whether Diesel can.

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

Sep 16, 2013

David Twohy's film is scarcely original, but the sheer survivalist grind of our hero, against comical odds, becomes appealingly mad ...

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

Oct 15, 2026

D+

Without a doubt, 'Riddick' is B-movie territory but it's handled with direct-to-video finesse.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 26, 2025

2/4

A step up from the 2004 slumber party The Chronicles of Riddick but still a few rungs down the ladder from 2000's pitch-perfect Pitch Black.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Aug 15, 2024

D+

Wow, the performances are bad. I will say though it’s mostly because of an awful, awful script and the dialogue makes it laughable...

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B P

@Bradster69 3 days ago

Not Bad, but Not My Favorite

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Ashequl I

@Tofa13 Sep 29, 2026

Riddick, a very fun movie. Except for the CGI, everything was good. The story was good, and the action works. The screenplay was fast-paced, so it doesn’t bore you. The story follows a group of bounty hunters who get stuck on a planet where Riddick is. They are there for Riddick, but without his help, they cannot survive. That is the plot. A rescue-mission-type hero story. But the buildup, the comedy, the punchlines, the gruesome moments—everything works. One problem has to be that it was good, but it doesn’t satisfy you like great films or masterpieces do. But overall, a fun watch. One thing I have to mention is that the CGI was pretty bad in some scenes.

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Gunner I

@RT64755212 Sep 12, 2026

This movie is absolutely bad to the bone. The worst thing is, it was made in 2013 and it's my first time watching it and it's 2026. Go figure.

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Paul S

@PManRager Jul 18, 2026

It was not as good as The Chronicles of Riddick, and the change in style from its predecessor was a severe downgrade. Despite its flaws, this movie was still incredibly thrilling and entertaining, and Riddick has been solidified as my favorite Vin Diesel role. The Riddick saga, while not perfect, is an epic tale of survival, destiny, and honor, and it was an absolute treat to watch it. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi, action, adventure, and thriller fans!

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Dominic R

@RT35130803 Jun 16, 2026

One of my all time classic favorites. This is a good watch when you want a film that has a direct storyline, good action, and a antagonist threat that is all to be feared among the characters!

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William V

@RT73649124 Jun 16, 2026

Riddick is a great movie, along with all the other Riddick movies like Pitch Black and the Chronicles of Riddick. Vin is awesome in everything he plays in. If you don't like it keep your opinions to yourself. I would recommend this and all the others because they are all great movies. Please Vin, continue making good movies, no matter what these Critics think.

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Synopsis

Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, fugitive Riddick fights for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he has yet encountered. His only hope for escape is to activate an emergency beacon, but that brings with it a different problem: mercenaries. The first ship carries an especially violent and lethal group; the second is led by a man from Riddick's past. With time running out, Riddick realizes that neither group will leave without his head as a trophy.

Director: David Twohy
Producer: Vin Diesel, Ted Field
Screenwriter: David Twohy
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Radar Pictures, Riddick Canada Productions, One Race Productions
Rating: R (Some Sexual Content/Nudity|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 9, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $42.0M
Runtime: 1h 58m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat

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