Speed Racer (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Speed Racer is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Lilly Wachowski, running about 135 minutes. “A world built for speed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Who’s in it. Speed Racer stars Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer, Christina Ricci as Trixie, John Goodman as Pops Racer and Susan Sarandon as Mom Racer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Speed Racer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $93.9M 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 Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speed Racer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speed Racer 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 Racer (2008)?
- In US, Speed Racer 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 Speed Racer worth watching?
- Speed Racer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speed Racer?
- Speed Racer stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Matthew Fox.
- When was Speed Racer released?
- Speed Racer was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.