Speedway Junky (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Speedway Junky is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Nickolas Perry, running about 104 minutes. “There's no place for dreams on the streets of Vegas” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another.
Who’s in it. Speedway Junky stars Jesse Bradford as Johnny, Jordan Brower as Eric, Jonathan Taylor Thomas as Steve and Daryl Hannah as Veronica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Speedway Junky has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Here TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speedway Junky page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speedway Junky tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speedway Junky (1999)?
- In US, Speedway Junky is available to stream on Here TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Speedway Junky worth watching?
- Speedway Junky holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speedway Junky?
- Speedway Junky stars Jesse Bradford, Jordan Brower, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Daryl Hannah and Tiffani Thiessen.
- When was Speedway Junky released?
- Speedway Junky was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.