What is Speed rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong violence, some strong language and several jump scares. The R is earned, so not for kids.

Speed (1994)

Film · 1h 56m · Rated R

Action, Thriller

A rigged bus hurtles through Los Angeles, and every dip below fifty miles per hour means explosive death.

Suspenseful and high-octane. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on Netflix.

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Speed parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: strong violence and some strong language.

Scare: Mildly scary; A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares: Several; More than a couple of sudden jolts.
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: None flagged; It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Speed scary?: Only a little. Speed has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is Speed?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Speed rated, and is it OK for kids?: Strong violence, some strong language and several jump scares. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Speed about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.