The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

Kernel Score: 86% · 856 ratings · Rated PG-13

Genres: Drama, Adventure, History

Released: 2005-10-12

Runtime: 127 minutes

Where to watch The World's Fastest Indian

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

The World's Fastest Indian parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that The World's Fastest Indian is a PG-13 biographical drama about an elderly man chasing a lifelong dream of setting a motorcycle land-speed record.

  • Violence & scariness: A little — Motorcycle racing on salt flats carries inherent physical risk but the film is not violence-focused.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Roger Donaldson

Cast

The World's Fastest Indian FAQ

Is The World's Fastest Indian good?

The World's Fastest Indian has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 856 audience ratings.

Where can I watch The World's Fastest Indian?

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Is The World's Fastest Indian OK for kids?

The World's Fastest Indian is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The World's Fastest Indian is a PG-13 biographical drama about an elderly man chasing a lifelong dream of setting a motorcycle land-speed record.

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