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 P 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 P Pelletier and Louise Forestier.
When was 2 Seconds released?
2 Seconds was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.