Speed (1994)
A rigged bus hurtles through Los Angeles, and every dip below fifty miles per hour means explosive death.
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
How intense is Speed?
Speed is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Speed feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulhigh octanegritty
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Speed
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Speed for you?
Is Speed scary?
Only a little. Speed has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Speed gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Speed sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Speed OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Speed?
Speed runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Speed?
Speed is streaming on Netflix and Max.
Does Speed have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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