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Need for Speed

2014·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic396.7Rotten Tomatoes23%57%

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

For honor. For love. For redemption.

The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.
Action-PackedRevenge StoryHigh-Speed RacingCross-Country ChaseCrime ThrillerSpectacular Car StuntsEscapist EntertainmentContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Scott Waugh, Anna Rane
Written by:
John Gatins, George Gatins, George Gatins
Produced by:
Scott Waugh, John Gatins, Tara Feldstein Bennett
Composed by:
Ellen Heuer, Gabe Hilfer, John Roesch

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Need for Speed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Need for Speed legally?

HuluHooplaTubi TV

Need for Speed is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Need for Speed worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Need for Speed rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Need for Speed?

2 h 12 min

Need for Speed runs 2 h 12 min.

Is Need for Speed based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Need for Speed?

Critics31
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Need for Speed higher (63) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Need for Speed a box office hit?

Budget$66 million
Box office$203 million

Yes. It cost about $66 million to make and earned $203 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Need for Speed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in India, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Need for Speed?

52ADARATAUBEBMBRCACHCLCOCZDEDK+38

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Need for Speed in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Need for Speed use?

MacGuffinAdaptation DistillationEvery Car Is a PintoRefuge in AudacityPractical EffectsTake the WheelProduct PlacementLemony NarratorDoes This Remind You of Anything?Roaring Rampage of RevengeSay My NameArtistic License – Carsand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Need for Speed, including MacGuffin, Adaptation Distillation, Every Car Is a Pinto.