# Speed Racer (2008)

> A fiercely stylized young racer defies a corrupt corporate empire to honor his family and save the sport he loves.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3832

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
- Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
- Cast: Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Paulie Litt, Benno Fürmann
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0811080/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: exuberant, whimsical, uplifting, family movie night, action movie marathon

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- [Herbie Fully Loaded (2005)](https://ember.film/movie/6426)
- [Redline (2009)](https://ember.film/movie/50277)
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- [Monster Trucks (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/151851)
- [Born to Race (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/52265)
- [Born to Race: Fast Track (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/123860)
- [Burning (2014)](https://ember.film/movie/170128)

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