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Speed Racer (2008)

Film · 2h 15m · Rated PG
ActionAdventureComedyFamilySports

Relentless, absurdist action unfolds as a wholesome racer battles corruption with whimsical, campy flair.

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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.

How intense is Speed Racer?

Scarenot scary
Goreno gore
Violencesome violence
Emotional weightsome weight

Speed Racer has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. The humor runs absurdist and wholesome. Rated PG.

What Speed Racer feels like

Tone
whimsicalcampy
Pace
Relentless
Humor
absurdist, wholesome
Best for
Full attentionFamily nightLate night

Where to stream Speed Racer

Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.

US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.

Is Speed Racer for you?

Is Speed Racer scary?

No. Speed Racer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).

Is Speed Racer gory or violent?

No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.

Is Speed Racer sad or heavy?

A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.

Is Speed Racer OK for kids?

It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.

How long is Speed Racer?

Speed Racer runs 2h 15m.

Where can I stream Speed Racer?

Speed Racer is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).

Does Speed Racer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

DirectorLana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
StarringEmile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam

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