Need for Speed (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 2014, Need for Speed is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Scott Waugh, running about 132 minutes. “For honor. For love. For redemption.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.

Who’s in it. Need for Speed stars Aaron Paul as Tobey Marshall, Dominic Cooper as Dino Brewster, Imogen Poots as Julia Maddon and Rami Malek as Finn, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Need for Speed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $203.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Need for Speed page.

If you liked it. Fans of Need for Speed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Need for Speed (2014)?
In US, Need for Speed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Need for Speed worth watching?
Need for Speed holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Need for Speed?
Need for Speed stars Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Rami Malek and Ramón Rodríguez.
When was Need for Speed released?
Need for Speed was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.