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Speed Racer (2008)

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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.

Release Date
May 7, 2008
Runtime
2h 15m
Rating
6.3/10 (1750 votes)

Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Paulie Litt, Benno Fürmann

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures, Anarchos Productions
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Budget
$120M
Revenue
$94M
Full Cast (82 people)

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Speed Racer

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6.3
135 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date5/7/2008
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Cast

Emile Hirsch

as Speed

Christina Ricci

as Trixie

John Goodman

as Pops

Susan Sarandon

as Mom

Matthew Fox

as Racer X

Roger Allam

as Royalton

Paulie Litt

as Spritle

Benno Fürmann

as Inspector Detector

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Speed Meets Jack "Cannonball" Taylor

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The Wachowskis go full throttle

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'The Final Race' Scene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Speed Racer about?

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 t…

How long is Speed Racer?

2h 15m

When was Speed Racer released?

May 7, 2008

Who directed Speed Racer?

Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Who stars in Speed Racer?

Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman

What genre is Speed Racer?

Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy