Speed (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, Speed is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Jan de Bont, running about 116 minutes. “Get ready for rush hour.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Los Angeles SWAT cop Jack Traven is up against bomb expert Howard Payne, who's after major ransom money. First it's a rigged elevator in a very tall building. Then it's a rigged bus--if it slows, it will blow, bad enough any day, but a nightmare in LA traffic. And that's still not the end.
Who’s in it. Speed stars Keanu Reeves as Jack Traven, Sandra Bullock as Annie Porter, Dennis Hopper as Howard Payne and Jeff Daniels as Harold 'Harry' Temple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Speed has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $350.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Speed page.
If you liked it. Fans of 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 Speed (1994)?
- In US, Speed is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Speed worth watching?
- Speed holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Speed?
- Speed stars Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Daniels and Jordan Lund.
- When was Speed released?
- Speed was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.