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Speed to Spare

1948·Movie
57min

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Stunt driver Cliff Jordan takes a job with his old pal Jerry McGee, branch manager of an express trucking firm. Jerry is married to Mary, Cliff's former girl friend. Also working for Jerry is Pete Simmons, son of the owner Al Simmons, and office secretary Jane Chandler, who is Pete's sweetheart. Before long, Cliff has made enemies of Pusher Wilks, a trucker whose run he takes over, and also Pete, whose girl he is trying to take over. Pusher sabotages Cliff's rig at every opportunity causing several near-fatal accidents.
Vintage Action ThrillerTrucking DramaRivalry & BetrayalStunt DrivingHigh-Stakes CompetitionMid-Century AmericanaUnderdog StoryFast-Paced SuspenseIndustrial Crime

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Speed to Spare legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Speed to Spare worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Speed to Spare rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Speed to Spare?

0 h 57 min

Speed to Spare runs 0 h 57 min.

What language is Speed to Spare in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Speed to Spare?

2GBUS

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