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The World's Fastest Indian

2005·Movie
2h 7min·PG-13

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

A real life story and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Based on one hell of a true story.

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.
Inspirational True StoryUnderdog NarrativeMotorcycling HistoryBiographical DramaDetermination & PassionJourney of a LifetimeHeartwarming & UpliftingCharacter DrivenAchieving Dreams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The World's Fastest Indian

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Where can I stream The World's Fastest Indian legally?

The World's Fastest Indian is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The World's Fastest Indian worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The World's Fastest Indian rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The World's Fastest Indian?

2 h 7 min

The World's Fastest Indian runs 2 h 7 min.

Is The World's Fastest Indian based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The World's Fastest Indian?

Critics76
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The World's Fastest Indian much the same way.

Was The World's Fastest Indian a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$18 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What language is The World's Fastest Indian in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The World's Fastest Indian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The World's Fastest Indian in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The World's Fastest Indian use?

The '60sVehicle TitleNitro BoostHistorical Domain CharacterNot Even Bothering with the AccentSoundtrack DissonanceResurrect the WreckTaglineAlmighty JanitorHome by Christmas

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The World's Fastest Indian, including The '60s, Vehicle Title, Nitro Boost.