Jake Speed (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1986, Jake Speed is an action, comedy and thriller film directed by Andrew Lane, running about 100 minutes. “More than a myth. Less than a legend. And a bit too big for his boots” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the lead character in some of the biggest page-turners of the 1940s. A chiseled, heroic action figure, Speed saves lives on paper, but when a young girl is kidnapped and her sister (Karen Kopins) begs the real-life Speed for help, he must find a way to be as gallant as the book hero whose creation he's inspired. Accompanied by the victim's sibling, Speed flies to Africa to see if he's up to the task.
Who’s in it. Jake Speed stars Wayne Crawford as Jake Speed, Karen Kopins as Margaret Winston, Dennis Christopher as Desmond Floyd and John Hurt as Syd, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Jake Speed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jake Speed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jake Speed 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 Jake Speed (1986)?
- In US, Jake Speed is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jake Speed worth watching?
- Jake Speed holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jake Speed?
- Jake Speed stars Wayne Crawford, Karen Kopins, Dennis Christopher, John Hurt and Leon Ames.
- When was Jake Speed released?
- Jake Speed was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.