Speed Racer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Dec. 21, 2008

Speed Racer

Release Date: Friday, May 9, 2008

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.

Director: Lana Wachowski • Andy Wachowski

Starring: Emile Hirsch • Matthew Fox • Scott Porter • Christina Ricci • Nayo Wallace

PG Action N/A

3.91 / 5.0

93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Action Adventure Family Fantasy

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Who stars in Speed Racer – Cast List

Emile Hirsch
Savages, The Girl Next Door
Matthew Fox
Emperor, Alex Cross
S
Scott Porter
10 Years, The To-Do List
C
Christina Ricci
Distorted, Casper
N
Nayo Wallace
R
Richard Roundtree
Moving On , Shaft
John Goodman
Digger, Argo

Who is making Speed Racer – Crew List

A look at Speed Racer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Lana Wachowski last helmed The Matrix Resurrections and Jupiter Ascending. The film's writer Lana Wachowski last penned The Matrix Resurrections and Jupiter Ascending.

Director: Lana Wachowski
Andy Wachowski
Screenwriters: Lana Wachowski
Andy Wachowski
Producer: Joel Silver

Studios: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Company: Silver Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures

Production – What we know about the 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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for sequences of action, some violence, language and brief smoking
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English