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Jake Speed

1986·Movie
1h 40min·PG
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic42–Rotten Tomatoes20%43%
IMDb4.9Metacritic42–Rotten Tomatoes20%43%

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About

More than a myth. Less than a legend. And a bit too big for his boots

Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the lead character in some of the biggest page-turners of the 1940s. A chiseled, heroic action figure, Speed saves lives on paper, but when a young girl is kidnapped and her sister (Karen Kopins) begs the real-life Speed for help, he must find a way to be as gallant as the book hero whose creation he's inspired. Accompanied by the victim's sibling, Speed flies to Africa to see if he's up to the task.
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Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Chigorimbo, Andrew Lane
Written by:
Wayne Crawford, Andrew Lane
Produced by:
Barbara Dodd, Wayne Crawford, William Fay
Composed by:
Mark Snow

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Jake Speed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jake Speed legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeShout! FactoryTubi TVAmazon MX Player

Jake Speed is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jake Speed worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jake Speed rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Jake Speed?

1 h 40 min

Jake Speed runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jake Speed?

Critics31
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Jake Speed higher (46) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Jake Speed in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jake Speed?

4CAGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jake Speed in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jake Speed use?

Direct Line to the AuthorMotive RantReal After AllVanity License PlateI Have You Now, My PrettyAffectionate ParodyEvil BritBond One-LinerDisproportionate RetributionHuman Trafficking

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Jake Speed, including Direct Line to the Author, Motive Rant, Real After All.