Speed Racer (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1967, Speed Racer is an animation, family, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Speed Racer is a teenage driver who races around the world in his super-technological car, the Mach 5, created by his father, a former racer. The car has several special features that help Speed tackle difficult terrain and get rid of dishonest opponents—which happens frequently. He experiences these adventures alongside his girlfriend Trixie, his younger brother Spridle, and his pet monkey, Chim-Chim. Together, they face thrilling challenges and show that courage and fair play make all the difference.
Who’s in it. Speed Racer stars Katsuji Mori as Speed Racer, Teiji Ōmiya as Pops Racer, Ryoko Kinomiya as Mom Racer and Kei Tomiyama as Sparky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Speed Racer has been warmly received by audiences.
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, Apple TV Store 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 Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speed Racer (1967)?
- In US, Speed 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, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, family, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Speed Racer?
- Speed Racer stars Katsuji Mori, Teiji Ōmiya, Ryoko Kinomiya, Kei Tomiyama and Kenji Utsumi.
- When was Speed Racer released?
- Speed Racer was released in 1967.