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Speed Racer

2008Movie2 h 15 minPG

Family
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic377.0Rotten Tomatoes43%60%

A breakneck, epic family movie about sports and the future, with standout editing and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.

Feels like

  • Hyper-Stylized Visual Feast
  • High-Octane Racing Spectacle
  • Comic Book Aesthetic
  • Family Bonding Through Sport
  • Satirical Corporate Conspiracy
  • Psychedelic Action Sequences
  • Retro-Futuristic World Building
  • Wholesome Heroic Journey
  • Kinetic Editing Mastery
  • Cult Classic Adaptation

Cast

24 of 65

Crew

Directed by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Written by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Produced by
Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Joel Silver
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

May 7, 2008 · 2 h 15 min · PG

Released
May 7, 2008
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Budget
$120 million
Box office
$94 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

Older Than They Look, Ejector Seat, Non-Fatal Explosions +9

  • Older Than They Look
  • Ejector Seat
  • Non-Fatal Explosions
  • My Rule Fu Is Stronger than Yours
  • Smug Snake
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Anti-Climactic Unmasking
  • Crush Filter
  • Cheaters Never Prosper
  • Remake Cameo
  • Stock Scream

12 of 184 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Speed Racer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Speed Racer?

Howdy

In the United States, Speed Racer streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Speed Racer worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Speed Racer okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Speed Racer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Speed Racer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Was Speed Racer a box office flop?

Budget$120 million
Box office$94 million

Yes: it cost about $120 million to make and earned $94 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What tropes does Speed Racer use?

Older Than They LookEjector SeatNon-Fatal ExplosionsMy Rule Fu Is Stronger than YoursSmug SnakePrecision F-StrikeHeel–Face TurnAnti-Climactic UnmaskingCrush FilterCheaters Never ProsperRemake CameoStock Screamand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 tropes for it, including Older Than They Look, Ejector Seat, and Non-Fatal Explosions.