# The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

> An aging New Zealand motorcycle tinkerer crosses the Pacific to turn decades of backyard obsession into a daring Bonneville speed run.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5043

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Drama, Adventure, History
- Director: Roger Donaldson
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Walton Goggins, Diane Ladd, Bruce Greenwood, Iain Rea, Tessa Mitchell, Aaron Murphy, Tim Shadbolt
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, inspirational, sincere, inspirational movie night, road trip viewing

## Synopsis

An inspiring journey of a man chasing his lifelong dream against all odds.

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