Speed Racer
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Synopsis
Young driver, Speed Racer, aspires to be champion of the racing world with the help of his family and his high-tech Mach 5 automobile.
Cast
- Emile Hirsch
- Nicholas Elia
- Susan Sarandon
- Melissa Holroyd
- Ariel Winter
- Scott Porter
- Giancarlo Ganziano
- Peter Fernandez
- Christina Ricci
- Matthew Fox
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- Mar 6, 2023
Felt like it was made by 12-year olds (non-derogatory)
James (Schaffrillas)Aug 10, 2019While maybe not as consistently engaging, this is genuinely in the same lane (haha) as Spiderverse and Fury Road in terms of visuals. If you had any doubts that this wasn’t a good movie please revisit the “Non-ja” joke.
KarstenMar 29, 202315 years later and still can’t believe this exists
Patrick Willems - Oct 7, 2015
every so often I get really drunk and stay up past my bedtime and watch speed racer and cry through the grand prix to make sure I can still feel anything
brianJan 20, 2023This is Top Gun for gay people
Megan BitchellFeb 17, 2025Forever trying and failing to find anything in any movie that gives me the same euphoric cinema high as the final lap of the grand prix in Speed Racer
Patrick Willems - Jun 10, 2024
monkey mondays #23 pretty sure nothing will ever look like this again. i wonder what nobuhiko obayashi thought of this. top tier chimp performance
KarstenApr 21, 2026Can't be totally sure but I think watching the climactic race of Speed Racer in imax made me weep tears of joy but the tears were the colors of a bag of skittles and maybe that was actually my eyes bleeding from the sensory overload but whatever it was it was beautiful…
Patrick WillemsAug 27, 2023one of my favorite movies to watch while driving
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- ihatemichelle dislikedSpeed Racer
Quite literally unwatchable. I am not joking in the slightest goddamn bit when I say this is probably the worst movie ever created on the history of this planet.
Sweet Aileen lovedSpeed RacerAn absolute favorite! The comedy, the drama, and the aesthetics are fantastic.
majd lovedSpeed RacerWHAT DO YALL KNOW ABOUT SPEED RACER ‼️ the weird obsession I had with this movie as a kid 😭
- ratfanatic likedSpeed Racer
this movie is too ruxjing long
Obihulk lovedSpeed RacerThroughout my years, anime has been a pinnacle viewing experience that has held a special place in my heart. Now, to be honest, Speed Racer is a rare example of anime that, despite its extremely cheap-looking animation, was widely beloved and delightful for both children and adults during its time.…
Noah Julian lovedSpeed Racer9.25/10. Pretty cheesy but very nostalgic for me. Definitely a top movie as it just is a cult classic favorite of mine. Pretty decent acting especially given that everything was done on green screens. Really hope they make a sequel for this movie. Under a 9 but still a love for m
- Iso lovedSpeed Racer
8/10 “It doesn't matter if racing never changes. What matters is if we let racing change us.” One of the best and most inspiring racing films to date, the Wachowski sisters truly never miss. Also I hated the fact that Racer X never told him the truth about being his brother…
Tony Mantia lovedSpeed Racer9.5/10 What a fun time! Some of the best transitions I've ever seen. The aesthetic is dated by its times - Very green screen 3D - but this film worked with that. It blends the 80's show with the"futuristic" style well. Michael Giaccino blends the old theme in so well here
MakoX lovedSpeed RacerWhile the movie can be a bit too long and some CGI is dated, everything else is peak. The acting is incredible, some of the comedy made me laugh out loud, and the racing is among the most exciting I’ve seen, even today. It feels like an anime/video game in the best way.
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- JHJavier Hernandez
This movie came out in 2008 when I was a kid and I always thought this was one of my favorite movies now it’s 2026 and I finally got the chance to see it on the big screen really wish the directors could make a sequel to see it in theaters
ALAlex LazcanoMy first time watching this ever and I got to experience it in peak IMAX and a sold out theater
JPJose Plascencia - JHJames HavlicekYOYahir OrtizJWJaiden Williams
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Metacritic
This is not a film occurring in an alternate or imaginary reality; rather, it is a film of NO reality, that is, a picture that changes the rules of its universe strictly according to its creators' whims.
Glenn Kenny
Premiere
Unlike a Pixar cartoon that embraces as wide an audience as possible, Speed Racer proudly denies entry into its ultra-bright world to all but gamers, fanboys and anime enthusiasts. Story and character are tossed aside to focus obsessively on PG-rated action and milk-guzzling heroes.
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
Aimed squarely at family audiences, the Wachowski Brothers' return behind the camera for the first time since the Matrix trilogy is a blur of video action painting and very loud sounds notable solely for its technical wizardry. In every other respect, it's pure cotton candy -- entirely non-nutritious but too sweet and pretty for young people to resist.
Todd McCarthy
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speed Racer (2008) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is Speed Racer (2008)?
The movie is 2hr 15min long.
What's Speed Racer (2008) about?
Young driver, Speed Racer, aspires to be champion of the racing world with the help of his family and his high-tech Mach 5 automobile.
Who's the cast of Speed Racer (2008)?
- Emile Hirsch as Speed
- Nicholas Elia as Young Speed Racer
- Susan Sarandon as Mom
- Melissa Holroyd as Speed's Teacher
- Ariel Winter as Young Trixie
- Scott Porter as Rex Racer
- Giancarlo Ganziano as Everyman Announcer
- Peter Fernandez as Local Announcer
- Christina Ricci as Trixie
- Matthew Fox as Racer X
Who's the director behind Speed Racer (2008)?
Lana Wachowski and Lilly Wachowski directed Speed Racer (2008).
Who produced Speed Racer (2008)?
Grant Hill and Joel Silver produced Speed Racer (2008).
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