Speed Racer

Speed Racer is a 2008 American live action film adaptation of Tatsuo Yoshida's 1960s Japanese anime series of the same name, produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The film is written and directed by the Wachowskis. The film had been in development since 1992, changing writers and directors until producer Joel Silver and the Wachowski brothers collaborated to begin production on Speed Racer as a family film. Actor Emile Hirsch was cast as Speed, the ... More

Initial release date:

  • Apr 28, 2008

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 2 h 15 min

Also known as:

  • Speed Racer,
  • Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience,
  • Race Chasers

Film

Directed by

Larry Wachowski

Larry Wachowski, who is also now known as Lana Wachowski, is half of the Wachowski Brothers.  Larry and his brother Andy have written, produced, and directed...

Andy Wachowski

Andy Wachowski is half of the Wachowski Brothers, responsible for writing, directing, and/or producing such films as the Matrix series.

Tagline:

  • Go!
  • From the creators of 'The Matrix' trilogy comes a world built for speed.

Cinematography:

Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • Sep 16, 2008
  • May 9, 2008
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Production design by:

Set Decoration by:

Costume design by:

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 2 h 15 min
  • 2 h 13 min
  • 2 h 9 min
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Notable filming locations:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 120,000,000
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Media

Adapted From

Speed Racer

Watch the latest episodes of Speed Racer on Crunchyroll now. Speed Racer is a teenager who drives a special sports car, the Mach 5, in races throughout the world. The Mach 5, designed by his father, a retired professional racer, contains features that enable Speed to drive over any terrain and...

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Razzie Award for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel Nominees

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