Films about speed are a thrilling and adrenaline-pumping genre that captures the excitement and intensity of high-speed pursuits. These films often revolve around fast cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles, showcasing the thrill of the chase and the risks involved in pushing the limits of speed. From heart-pounding races to intense action sequences, films about speed keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Here are some existing films about speed:
“The Fast and the Furious”, 2001
Director: Rob Cohen
This action-packed film follows an undercover cop who infiltrates a gang of street racers to investigate a series of high-speed truck hijackings. As he becomes close with the gang's leader, tensions rise and adrenaline-fueled races take center stage.
Starring: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Matt Schulze, Rick Yune, Chad Lindberg, Johnny Strong, Ted Levine, Thom Barry, Ja Rule, Vyto Ruginis, Stanton Rutledge, Noel Gugliemi, RJ de Vera, Beau Holden, Reggie Lee, David Douglas, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Neal H. Moritz, Doria Anselmo, Glenn K. Ota, F. Valentino Morales, Mike White, Delphine Pacific, Monica Tamayo, Megan Baker, Tammy Monica Gegamian, John Dohle, Lou Reyes, James Hart, Dave Christian, Doug Dingman, Steve Scallon, Mark Jackson, Troy Thomas, Ralph Smith, Joe Witty, Jaime Rubaclava, Rick Massa, Rick Anzaldo, Dan Andreiu, Adam Carrera, Rob Cohen, Gary Cruz, Chic Daniel, Renee Garcia, Da Han, Flora Huang, Michael Kehoe;
Production year: 2001;
Genre: action, thriller, crime;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 106 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,8;
More information about the film “The Fast and the Furious” on the website imdb.com
“Mad Max: Fury Road”, 2015
Director: George Miller
Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, this visually stunning film showcases a relentless pursuit across the desert where speed is the key to survival. With high-octane action sequences and jaw-dropping stunts, “Mad Max: Fury Road” is a thrilling ride from start to finish.
Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Josh Helman, Nathan Jones, Zoe Kravitz, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Riley Keough, Abbey Lee, Courtney Eaton, John Howard, Richard Carter, Iota, Angus Sampson, Jennifer Hagan, Megan Gale, Melissa Jaffer, Melita Jurisic, Gillian Jones, Joy Smithers, Antoinette Kellermann, Christina Koch, Jon Iles, Quentin Kenihan, Coco Jack Gillies, Chris Patton, Stephen Dunlevy, Richard Norton, Vincent Roxburgh, John Walton, Ben Smith-Petersen, Russ McCarroll, Judd Wild, Elizabeth Cunico, Greg van Borssum, Robert Jones, Sebastian Dickins, Darren Andrew Mitchell, Crusoe Kurddal, Shyan Tonga, Cass Cumerford, Albert Lee, Riley Paton, Ripley Voeten, Macyn Van Borssum, Hunter Stratton Boland, Nathan Jenkins, Fletcher Gill, Whiley Toll;
Production year: 2015;
Genre: action, science fiction, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 120 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8,1;
More information about the film “Mad Max: Fury Road” on the website imdb.com
“Top Gun”, 1986
Director: Tony Scott
While not solely focused on speed, “Top Gun” captures the exhilaration of flying high-speed fighter jets. This iconic film follows a group of elite naval aviators as they train at the prestigious Top Gun academy, showcasing intense aerial dogfights and the pursuit of excellence in the skies.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb, Rick Rossovich, Tim Robbins, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Whip Hubley, James Tolkan, Meg Ryan, Adrian Pasdar, Randall Brady, Duke Stroud, Brian Sheehan, Ron Clark, Frank Pesce, Pete Pettigrew, Troy Hunter, Linda Rae Jurgens, T.J. Cassidy, Debi Fares, Mark Gadbois, Chase Jazzborne, Monty Jordan, Scott Krambeck, John C. Moran Sr., Danny Nero, Victor Spadaro, Mihaly Mike Szalteleki, Aaron Weis, Adam Weis, Wendy Wells-Gunkel;
Production year: 1986;
Genre: action, drama;
MPAA rating: pg;
Duration: 109 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,9;
More information about the film “Top Gun” on the website imdb.com
“Rush”, 2013
Director: Ron Howard
Based on a true story, “Rush” delves into the world of Formula 1 racing, chronicling the fierce rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda in the 1970s. With heart-stopping race sequences and a gripping narrative, this film explores the pursuit of speed and the sacrifices made to become a champion.
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, Pierfrancesco Favino, David Calder, Natalie Dormer, Stephen Mangan, Christian McKay, Alistair Petrie, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Colin Stinton, Jamie de Courcey, Augusto Dallara, Ilario Calvo, Patrick Baladi, Vincent Riotta, Martin Savage, Jamie Sives, Simon Taylor, Robert Christopher Austin, Tom Wlaschiha, Cristian Solimeno, James Norton, Josephine de la Baume, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Julien Vialon, Douglas Reith, Polly Brindle, Brooke Johnston, Hannah Britland, Lisa McAllister, Hans-Eckart Eckhardt, Vanessa Zachos, Xavier Laurent, Walle Jobara, Zack Niizato, Akira Koieyama, Klaus D. Mund, Folker Klose-Banik, Andreas Engelmann, Christopher Wolert, Joachim Kolenda, Roger Nevares, Vanda Dadras, Raffaello Degruttola, Luca Matteo Zizzari, Alastair Caldwell, Alan Bayer, Joe Ferrara;
Production year: 2013;
Genre: sport, drama, biography;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 123 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8,1;
“Need for Speed”, 2014
Director: Scott Waugh
Adapted from the popular video game series, this film follows a street racer who seeks revenge after being framed for a crime he didn't commit. With high-speed chases, intense car battles, and a thrilling cross-country race, “Need for Speed” delivers non-stop action and adrenaline.
Starring: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Dakota Johnson, Michael Keaton, Ramón Rodríguez, Nick Chinlund, Kid Cudi, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Stevie Ray Dallimore, Alan Pflueger, Brian L. Keaulana, Logan Holladay, Carmela Zumbado, Jalil Jay Lynch, Chad Randall, Buddy Joe Hooker, Rich Rutherford, Tony Brakohiapa, Brent Fletcher, Paul Dallenbach, Kanin Howell, Michael Edward Rose, Beth Weisenburger, E. Roger Mitchell, Antoni Corone, Frank Brennan, Tara Jones, Nguyen Anh Huu, Jill Jane Clements, Rick Shuster, Kerry Gatins, Adora Dei, Charles Black, Tierre Turner, Michael C. Smith, Tim Gilbert, Mike Massa, John Meier, Thomas Rosales Jr., Jacki Hill, Chloe Warren, Chelsea Small, Jaden Alexander, Evan D. Anderson, AnnaCorey, Tony Bellissimo, Amy Blackthorne;
Production year: 2014;
Genre: action, thriller, crime;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 130 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,4;
More information about the film “Need for Speed” on the website imdb.com
“Speed”, 1994
Director: Jan de Bont
In this action-packed thriller, a Los Angeles police officer must prevent a bomb from exploding on a city bus that will detonate if the bus's speed drops below 50 miles per hour. With tension-filled moments and high-speed pursuits, “Speed” keeps audiences on the edge of their seats throughout.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Dennis Hopper, Joe Morton, Jeff Daniels, Alan Ruck, Glenn Plummer, Richard Lineback, Beth Grant, Hawthorne James, Carlos Carrasco, David Kriegel, Natsuko Ohama, Daniel Villarreal, Simone Gad, Loretta Jean, Sherri Villanueva, Margaret Medina, Jordan Lund, Robert Mailhouse, Patrick Fischler, Patrick John Hurley, Susan Barnes, Rick Dano, Michael Sottile, Jane Crawley, Anne O'Sullivan, Beau Starr, John Capodice, Thomas Rosales Jr., James DuMont, Antonio Mora, Patty Toy, Todd Gordon, Bruce Wright, Mark Kriski, Dagny Hultgreen, Richard Schiff, Joe Carberry, Sandy Martin, Neisha Folkes-LeMelle, Jim Mapp, Milton Quon, Sonia Jackson, Carmen Williams, Paula Montes, Loyda Ramos, Julia Vera, Marylou Lim, Brian Grant;
Production year: 1994;
Genre: action, thriller, adventure;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 116 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,3;
More information about the film “Speed” on the website imdb.com
“Days of Thunder”, 1990
Director: Tony Scott
This film follows a young stock car racer who enters the high-stakes world of NASCAR racing. With adrenaline-fueled races and intense rivalries, “Days of Thunder” captures the fast-paced world of professional racing and the pursuit of victory.
Starring: Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker, Fred Thompson, John C. Reilly, J.C. Quinn, Don Simpson, Caroline Williams, Donna W. Scott, Chris Ellis, Peter Appel, Stephen Michael Ayers, Mike Slattery, John Griesemer, Barbara Garrick, Tania Coleridge, Alexandra Balahoutis, Steve Boyd, Daniel D. Greenwood, Jim Grimshaw, James Martin Jr., Margo Martindale, Michael Burgess, Jim Crowther, James D. Henson, Cyndi Vicino, Shari Ellis, Leilani Sarelle, Xavier Coronel, Nick Searcy, Jerry Punch, Neil Bonnett, Harry P. Gant, Rusty Wallace, David DeRienzo, Tom Ferda, Patricia Holihan, Bob Jenkins, Richard Petty, Toni Pilgreen, Lori Randolph, Anthony Singleton, Michael Wayne Thomas;
Production year: 1990;
Genre: drama, sport, melodrama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 107 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,1;
More information about the film “Days of Thunder” on the website imdb.com
These films about speed offer a thrilling cinematic experience, showcasing the rush and excitement that comes with pushing the limits of velocity and capturing the essence of high-speed pursuits.
In conclusion, films about speed harness the exhilarating rush of adrenaline, capturing the essence of human ambition and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Whether through the high-octane thrills of street racing in the “Fast & Furious” franchise or the breathtaking precision of competitive racing in “Rush,” these films resonate with audiences by intertwining personal stakes with the sheer joy of velocity. They remind us that speed is not just about the rapid movement of vehicles, but also about the human spirit's desire to break boundaries, chase dreams, and embrace the thrill of living life in the fast lane. As we shift gears from one cinematic experience to another, these films continue to inspire and ignite our love for speed, inviting us to join the ride.
