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Speed Racer

Name: Speed Racer
Genre: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2008-05-07
Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox

2008 | 135 min | Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 41% on Rotten Tomatoes and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, action fans and families. If you loved The Wild Thornberrys Movie, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

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 it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$120 million worldwide on a $120 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 412K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

Emile HirschSpeed
Christina RicciTrixie
John GoodmanPops
Susan SarandonMom
Matthew FoxRacer X
Roger AllamRoyalton
Paulie LittSpritle
Benno FürmannInspector Detector
Hiroyuki SanadaMr. Musha
RainTaejo Togokahn