Speed Racer (2008)
Kernel Score: 64% · 1,758 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2008-05-07
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch Speed Racer
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Speed Racer parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Speed Racer is a PG family action film with high-speed car racing, corruption, and the loss of a sibling as a plot driver.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Stylized, cartoonish car-race action and peril; a brother's death is referenced as backstory rather than shown graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Emile Hirsch as Speed
- Christina Ricci as Trixie
- John Goodman as Pops
- Susan Sarandon as Mom
- Matthew Fox as Racer X
- Roger Allam as Royalton
- Paulie Litt as Spritle
- Benno Fürmann as Inspector Detector
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Mr. Musha
- Rain as Taejo Togokahn
Speed Racer FAQ
Is Speed Racer good?
Speed Racer has a 64% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,758 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Speed Racer?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Speed Racer OK for kids?
Speed Racer is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Speed Racer is a PG family action film with high-speed car racing, corruption, and the loss of a sibling as a plot driver.
What movies are like Speed Racer?
If you liked Speed Racer, try F9, Brainstorm, Henry Danger: The Movie and Psych: The Movie.