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Speedy

1928Movie1 h 26 minNR

Comedy
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

Summary

A hapless young man living in New York City rallies to save his girlfriend's grandfather's horse-drawn trolley, the last in the city, from being put out of business by a railroad company.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Ted Wilde
Written by
Lex Neal, John Grey
Produced by
Harold Lloyd

Everyone

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Facts

April 7, 1928 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
April 7, 1928
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Accidental Pervert, Amusing Injuries, Artistic License – Sports +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Speedy?"

Questions about Speedy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Speedy?

fuboTVHBO MaxPhiloThe RokuCriterionFandorDarkroomPublic Domain Movies

In the United States, Speedy streams on fuboTV, HBO Max, Philo, Criterion, and Fandor, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Speedy worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Is Speedy okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Speedy make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Speedy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Speedy use?

Accidental PervertAmusing InjuriesArtistic License – SportsAs HimselfAutomaton HorsesBig ApplesauceThe CameoFlipping the BirdShown Their WorkScenery PornFrom Stray to PetFeet-First Introductionand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Accidental Pervert, Amusing Injuries, and Artistic License – Sports.