Speed (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Speed is a documentary film directed by Greg MacGillivray, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary on the history on mankind's attempts to reach high speeds. Starting with the invention of the bicycle, going on to sports cars, cars with jet engines, rocket-powered cars, attempts to break the sound barrier, and rocket-engine airplanes. Each achievement is documented by title card indicating the speed reached in miles per hour.
Who’s in it. Speed stars James Burke as Narrator (voice), Monty Cox as Hunter, Shane McCamey as Kirkpatrick MacMillan and Linda Hoy as Scottish Lady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Speed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Speed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Speed tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Speed (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Speed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Speed worth watching?
- Speed holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Speed?
- Speed stars James Burke, Monty Cox, Shane McCamey, Linda Hoy and Omri Katz.
- When was Speed released?
- Speed was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.