Silver Dream Racer (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.7

Silver Dream Racer poster

Released in 1980, Silver Dream Racer is an action and drama film directed by David Wickes, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. David Essex stars as Nick Freeman, a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race it at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Who’s in it. Silver Dream Racer stars David Essex as Nick Freeman, Beau Bridges as Bruce McBride, Cristina Raines as Julie Prince and Clarke Peters as Cider Jones, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Silver Dream Racer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silver Dream Racer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Silver Dream 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 Silver Dream Racer (1980)?
In US, Silver Dream Racer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Silver Dream Racer worth watching?
Silver Dream Racer holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Silver Dream Racer?
Silver Dream Racer stars David Essex, Beau Bridges, Cristina Raines, Clarke Peters and Harry H. Corbett.
When was Silver Dream Racer released?
Silver Dream Racer was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.