Speedy (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1928, Speedy is an action, comedy and family film directed by Ted Wilde, running about 85 minutes. “You've Waited a Year for This But WOW! What a Hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Speedy loses his job as a soda jerk, then spends the day with his girl at Coney Island. He then becomes a cab driver and delivers Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium, where he stays to see the game. When the railroad tries to run the last horse-drawn trolley (operated by his girl's grandfather) out of business, Speedy organizes the neighborhood old-timers to thwart their scheme.
Who’s in it. Speedy stars Harold Lloyd as Harold 'Speedy' Swift, Ann Christy as Jane Dillon, Bert Woodruff as Pop Dillon and Babe Ruth as Babe Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Speedy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speedy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speedy (1928)?
- In US, Speedy is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Speedy worth watching?
- Speedy holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Speedy?
- Speedy stars Harold Lloyd, Ann Christy, Bert Woodruff, Babe Ruth and Byron Douglas.
- When was Speedy released?
- Speedy was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.