Trailer+1 trailer
Summary
Based on a true story, a Canadian stunt driver recruits a top sports manager and rocket car designers to attempt a record-breaking jump across the Saint Lawrence River, hoping to achieve fame and fortune.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 62GoodWatch 65
Letterboxd · 2 K ratings3.3/5
IMDb5.9
Running time
1 h 39 min
A typical length for comedies
typical 10099Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
To rent or buy in 2 countries
Released
2026
September 25, 2026
This year
Genres
ComedyDramaHistoryLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
Canada
United Kingdom
Rated
- RUnited States
Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesModerate
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
and 15 more24 people
- Jay BaruchelKen Carter
- Ed HelmsDick Keller
- Ben FosterEvel Knievel
- Laurence LeboeufGloria
- Joe CobdenBob Fortier
- Marc BeaupréDanny Lafortune
- Dan BakkedahlBill Wilkins
- Noah LabrancheSeamus
Derek JohnsTrevor
Sophie-Thérèse Stone-RichardsGoldie (Hypnotist)
Jonathan CherryRicky - Radio DJ- MEMitchell Eric CohenEli
James MallochSenior TV Exec
Adam CaprioloJunior TV Exec
Nobuya ShimamotoMr. Kimura - Exec. Producer- JWJames WattsCrew Member (Countdown)
- RFRoss ForrestTV News Reader
Oliver OcampoGerry- MRMike RogoffWayne
- FZFrançois ZiadéNational Wild Cat #1
Alexandre BélangerKen Carter's Crew (uncredited)
Michel Gregory DagenaisTexas Cowboy Promotor (uncredited)- SGSebastien GuerardPeterborough Mechanic (uncredited)
Mathias RetamalFortier's Cameraman (uncredited)
Directing · 4
- Michael Dowse Director, Writer, Producer
- Pauline Béraud Script Supervisor
- Anne Sirois First Assistant Director
- Liv Todaro Second Assistant Director
Production · 10
- Jay Baruchel Executive Producer
- Cameron MacLaren Executive Producer
- Dave Bishop Executive Producer
- Lisa Wolofsky Executive Producer
- Joe Iacono Executive Producer
- Andrew Frank Executive Producer
Camera · 4
- Sara Mishara Director of Photography
- Philippe Bossé Still Photographer
- Hugo-Alexandre Coderre Camera Operator
- Myriam Payette Camera Operator
Editing · 2
- Reginald Harkema Editor
- Jérôme Cloutier Colorist
Sound · 7
- Cristóbal Tapia de Veer Original Music Composer
- Christian Rivest Sound Effects Editor, Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Gavin Fernandes Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Simon Meilleur Foley Artist
- Evan Dubinsky Music Supervisor
- Éric Lagacé Foley Recordist
Art · 9
- Jean-Andre Carriere Production Design
- Georges Samuel Set Dresser
- Roger Martin Art Direction
- Asuka Sugiyama Art Department Coordinator
- Luc-Eric Duhamel Set Dresser
- Bruce Farrell Set Dresser
Costume & Make-Up · 4
- Véronique Marchessault Costume Design
- Ann-Louise Landry Key Hair Stylist
- Julie Mignot Makeup Artist
- Melissa Fafard Key Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 1
- Jean-François Ferland Visual Effects Supervisor
Lighting · 4
- Bernard April Chief Lighting Technician
- Charles Marcotte Lighting Technician
- Florian Burtscher Lighting Technician
- Charles Peloquin Lighting Technician
Other crew · 9
- Stéphane Lefebvre Stunt Coordinator
- Erick Meslier Stunt Double
- Felix Famelart Stunt Double
- Steve Montplaisir Special Effects Technician
- Marc Godding Special Effects Technician
- Eliot W. Smith Special Effects Technician
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