2 Seconds (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 4.5

2 Seconds poster

Released in 1998, 2 Seconds is a drama and romance film directed by Manon Briand, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Laurie, a professional downhill racer gets fired because of her slight overindulgence in irresponsibility. She returns to Montreal where she is welcomed by her geeky but cute brother. She meets Lorenzo, a cranky, ex-racer who owns a bike shop. The two become friends. Laurie gets a job with a local bicycle courier company, but a member of the group is intent on shutting her out of their circles, making her life difficult and sad. After a bonding truth-revealing discussion between Laurie and Lorenzo, Laurie begins to see what she has to do to make things better for herself.

Who’s in it. 2 Seconds stars Charlotte Laurier as Laurie, Dino Tavarone as Lorenzo, Suzanne Clément as La Belle and Yves Pelletier as Steff, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, 2 Seconds has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 2 Seconds page.

If you liked it. Fans of 2 Seconds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 2 Seconds (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 2 Seconds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 2 Seconds worth watching?
2 Seconds holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 2 Seconds?
2 Seconds stars Charlotte Laurier, Dino Tavarone, Suzanne Clément, Yves Pelletier and Louise Forestier.
When was 2 Seconds released?
2 Seconds was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.