Need for Speed (2014)
A framed street racer embarks on a relentless, high-octane cross-country journey for gritty revenge.
The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.
How intense is Need for Speed?
Need for Speed is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated PG-13.
What Need for Speed feels like
- Tone
- pulpyhigh octanegrittysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Need for Speed
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Need for Speed for you?
Is Need for Speed scary?
No. Need for Speed is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Need for Speed gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Need for Speed sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Need for Speed OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Need for Speed?
Need for Speed runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Need for Speed?
Need for Speed is streaming on Hoopla.
Does Need for Speed have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
Cast and crew
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