Need for Speed Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

The Rivalry Begins.

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 5, 2014

Need for Speed

Release Date: Friday, March 14, 2014 Theaters

Director: Scott Waugh

Starring: Aaron Paul • Imogen Poots • Dominic Cooper • Scott Mescudi • Ramon Rodriguez

PG-13 Action N/A

4.24 / 5.0

49% WILL SEE 51% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The story chronicles a near-impossible cross-country race against time—one that begins as a mission for revenge, but proves to be one of redemption. In a last attempt to save his struggling garage, blue-collar mechanic Tobey Marshall (Aaron Paul)—who with his team skillfully builds and races muscle cars on the side—reluctantly partners with wealthy, arrogant ex-NASCAR driver Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper). Just as a major sale to car broker Julia Bonet (Imogen Poots) looks like it will save the business, a disastrous, unsanctioned race results in Dino framing Tobey for manslaughter.

Two years later and fresh out of prison, Tobey is set on revenge with plans to take down Dino in the high-stakes De Leon race—the Super Bowl of underground racing. To get there in time, Tobey must run a high-octane, action-packed gauntlet, dodging cops coast-to-coast and dealing with fallout from a dangerous bounty Dino put on his car. With his loyal crew and the surprisingly resourceful Julia as allies, Tobey defies odds at every turn and proves that even in the flashy world of exotic supercars, the underdog can still finish first.

Action Adventure Thriller Based on Game

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Who stars in Need for Speed – Cast List

Aaron Paul
... Tobey Marshall

Triple 9, Bear Country
Imogen Poots
The Chronology of Water, Hedda
Dominic Cooper
... Dino

The Last Frontier (series), Captain America: The First Avenger
Scott Mescudi
Entourage, Silent Night
R
Ramon Rodriguez
G20, Surfer, Dude
H
Harrison Gilbertson
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Upgrade
Rami Malek
Oppenheimer, The Amateur
Michael Keaton
What Is Life Worth, The Flash
Dakota Johnson
Verity, Fifty Shades of Grey
H
Han Soto
Don't Look Back
K
Kid Cudi
Silent Night, Don't Look Up

Who is making Need for Speed – Crew List

A look at Need for Speed behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Scott Waugh last helmed The Expendables 4 and Expend4bles.

Director: Scott Waugh
Screenwriter: George Gatins
Producers: John Gatins
Mark Sourian

Studios: Touchstone Pictures
Production Company: DreamWorks Studios

Production – What we know about the Need for Speed

Key Facts

DreamWorks has said the movie will be "rooted in the tradition of the great car-culture films of the '70s while being extremely faithful to the spirit of the video game franchise."
Fright Night actress Imogen Poots will play a savvy exotic car dealer who connects the wealthy with high-end supercars.
Based on the Electronic Arts video game of the same name.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2014

Completed

Changed Need for Speed movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2013

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Filming the movie as of April 5, 2013.

Jun 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Has a target production start date of Spring 2013 for a 2014 release.

Apr 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for sequences of reckless street racing, disturbing crash scenes, nudity and crude language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: The Rivalry Begins.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Need for Speed Trailers and Clips

Need for Speed

Theatrical Trailer #2

Need for Speed

Superbowl TV Spot

Need for Speed

Superbowl TV Spot (Extended)

Need for Speed Release Date: When was the film released?

Need for Speed was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, March 14 , 2014. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Bad Words, Tyler Perry's Single Moms Club and Enemy.