Story of Speed Racer, who's Mach 5 vehicle can jump, go under water and clear trees. When he's not racing, he's battling villians with his girlfriend Trixie, kid brother Spritle and pet monkey Chim-Chim.
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sequences of action, some violence, language and brief smoking
Plot: What's the story about?
Born to race cars, Speed Racer is aggressive, instinctive and, most of all, fearless. His only real competition is the memory of the brother he idolized - the legendary Rex Racer, whose death in a race has left behind a legacy that Speed is driven to fulfill. Speed is loyal to the family racing business, led by his father, Pops Racer, the designer of Speed's thundering Mach 5. When Speed turns down a lucrative and tempting offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company's maniacal owner but uncovers a terrible secret - some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls who manipulate the top drivers to boost profits. If Speed won't drive for Royalton, Royalton will see to it that the Mach 5 never crosses another finish line. The only way for Speed to save his family's business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. With the support of his family and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie, Speed teams with his one-time rival - the mysterious Racer X - to win the race that had taken his brother's life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible.
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Who stars in Speed Racer: Cast List
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Who's making Speed Racer: Crew List
A look at the Speed Racer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lana Wachowski last directed The Matrix Resurrections and Jupiter Ascending. The film's writer Lana Wachowski last wrote The Matrix Resurrections and Jupiter Ascending.
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Production: What we know about Speed Racer?
Key Facts
- "Speed Racer," a popular Japanese "anime" that gained a devoted following on U.S. television, centered on the adventures of a young driver named Speed and his supercharged racing machine, the Mach 5.
Filming Timeline
- 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Speed Racer Release Date: When was the film released?
Speed Racer was a release in 2008 on Friday, May 9, 2008. There were 5 other movies released on the same date, including What Happens in Vegas... , Vice and The Tracey Fragments.
Speed Racer DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Speed Racer was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 16, 2008 .