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Speed

1994Movie1 h 56 minR

Thriller
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.7/5Metacritic787.9Rotten Tomatoes95%77%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about crime, with standout direction and editing.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Get ready for rush hour.

Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Action Thriller
  • Iconic Buddy Chemistry
  • Relentless Suspense
  • 90s Blockbuster Peak
  • Explosive Spectacle
  • Fast-Paced Editing
  • Adrenaline Rush
  • Classic Heist Motif
  • Stunt-Driven Narrative

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Jan de Bont
Written by
Joss Whedon, Graham Yost
Produced by
Mark Gordon
Music by
Mark Mancina

Everyone

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Facts

June 9, 1994 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
June 9, 1994
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$350 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Bond One-Liner, Waxing Lyrical, Car Skiing +9

  • Bond One-Liner
  • Waxing Lyrical
  • Car Skiing
  • Profane Last Words
  • Blown Across the Room
  • Red Shirt Army
  • No OSHA Compliance
  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Survivor Guilt
  • Flashed-Badge Hijack
  • Disposable Pilot
  • Ramming Always Works

12 of 182 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Speed?"

Questions about Speed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Speed?

YouTube TV

In the United States, Speed streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 62 other countries.

Is Speed worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is there a sequel to Speed?

  1. Speed (1994)
  2. Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997).

Is Speed okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Speed?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

Is Speed good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Speed a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$350 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $30 million to make and earned $350 million worldwide, 11.7 times its budget.