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Speed Racer

1967 – 1968Show1 season52 episodesTV-G

AnimationFamily
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes88%81%
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes88%81%

Summary

Speed ​​Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Speed Racer episodes

1 season · 52 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Great Plan: Part 1, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 The Great Plan: Part 2, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Challenge of the Masked Racer: Part 1, 7.7
  4. S1 E4 Challenge of the Masked Racer: Part 2, 7.9
  5. S1 E5 The Secret Engine: Part 1, 6.8
  6. S1 E6 The Secret Engine: Part 2, 6.8
  7. S1 E7 The Race Against the Mammoth Car: Part 1, 7.4
  8. S1 E8 The Race Against the Mammoth Car: Part 2, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 The Most Dangerous Race: Part 1, 6.6
  10. S1 E10 The Most Dangerous Race: Part 2, 6.4
  11. S1 E11 The Most Dangerous Race: Part 3, 7.3
  12. S1 E12 Race for Revenge: Part 1, 7.5
  13. S1 E13 Race for Revenge: Part 2, 7.2
  14. S1 E14 The Desperate Desert Race: Part 1, 6.7
  15. S1 E15 The Desperate Desert Race: Part 2, 7.1
  16. S1 E16 The Fire Race: Part 1, 6.8
  17. S1 E17 The Fire Race: Part 2, 6.8
  18. S1 E18 Girl Daredevil: Part 1, 7.1
  19. S1 E19 Girl Daredevil: Part 2, 6.7
  20. S1 E20 The Fastest Car on Earth: Part 1, 8.1
  21. S1 E21 The Fastest Car on Earth: Part 2, 7.4
  22. S1 E22 Mach Five vs. Mach Five: Part 1, 7.3
  23. S1 E23 Mach Five vs. Mach Five: Part 2, 7.6
  24. S1 E24 The Royal Racer: Part 1, 6.0
  25. S1 E25 The Royal Racer: Part 2, 6.8
  26. S1 E26 The Car Hater, 5.9
  27. S1 E27 The Terrifying Gambler, 6.5
  28. S1 E28 The Race Against Time: Part 1, 6.1
  29. S1 E29 The Race Against Time: Part 2, 6.3
  30. S1 E30 The Snake Track, 6.9
  31. S1 E31 The Man on the Lam, 7.1
  32. S1 E32 Gang of Assassins: Part 1, 6.8
  33. S1 E33 Gang of Assassins: Part 2, 7.3
  34. S1 E34 The Race for Life, 5.7
  35. S1 E35 The Supersonic Car, 7.0
  36. S1 E36 Crash in the Jungle: Part 1, 7.1
  37. S1 E37 Crash in the Jungle: Part 2, 6.0
  38. S1 E38 The Secret Invaders: Part 1, 7.2
  39. S1 E39 The Secret Invaders: Part 2, 7.1
  40. S1 E40 The Man Behind the Mask, 6.9
  41. S1 E41 The Car Destroyer, 7.0
  42. S1 E42 The Desperate Racer, 6.6
  43. S1 E43 The Dangerous Witness, 7.1
  44. S1 E44 Race the Laser Tank, 6.9
  45. S1 E45 The Great Car Wrestling Match, 6.6
  46. S1 E46 Motorcycle Apaches, 6.1
  47. S1 E47 Car with a Brain, 6.3
  48. S1 E48 Junk Car Grand Prix, 6.5
  49. S1 E49 The Car in the Sky, 6.5
  50. S1 E50 The Trick Race, 7.2
  51. S1 E51 Race Around the World: Part 1, 6.8
  52. S1 E52 Race Around the World: Part 2, 7.2

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroshi Sasagawa, Ippei Kuri
Written by
Jinzo Toriumi

Everyone

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Facts

September 23, 1967 · March 15, 1968 · Ended

First aired
September 23, 1967
Last aired
March 15, 1968
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 52 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Family, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Steven Ulysses Perhero, Soap Opera Disease, Never Say "Die" +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Speed Racer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Speed Racer worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%).

Is Speed Racer okay for kids?

TV-GViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Speed Racer?

26 h

About 26 hours: 52 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1967 to 1968.

Will Speed Racer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Speed Racer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Speed Racer in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.