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Speed Racer (2008)

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6.4/10 · 1,866 votes 2h 15m pg ActionComedyAdventureFamily

#129 of 219 films from 2008 #1225 of 2168 in action

Directed by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski · Written by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

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Overview

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.

Cast

Emile Hirschas Speed
Christina Riccias Trixie
John Goodmanas Pops
Susan Sarandonas Mom
Matthew Foxas Racer X
Benno Fürmannas Inspector Detector
Hiroyuki Sanadaas Mr. Musha
Paulie Littas Spritle
Rainas Taejo Togokahn
Richard Roundtreeas Ben Burns
Karl Yuneas Taejo Body Guard
Ariel Winteras Young Trixie
Roger Allamas Royalton
Kick Gurryas Sparky

Facts

Release dateMay 7, 2008
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 2008 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$120,000,000
Box office$93,900,000 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0811080

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Questions

How long is Speed Racer?
Speed Racer runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is Speed Racer worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,866 votes, which places it #129 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 42%) and #1225 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Speed Racer?
Speed Racer was directed by Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Matrix (1999), Bound (1996), The Matrix Reloaded (2003).
Who stars in Speed Racer?
Emile Hirsch as Speed; Christina Ricci as Trixie; John Goodman as Pops; Susan Sarandon as Mom; Matthew Fox as Racer X; Benno Fürmann as Inspector Detector.
What is Speed Racer rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Speed Racer?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2253.

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