Overview
An inspiring journey of a man chasing his lifelong dream against all odds.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- inspirational
- sincere
- inspirational movie night
- road trip viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the formulaic inspirational story effective because of Anthony Hopkins’s warm, genial, and endearing portrayal of Burt Munro.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Burt Munro continues refining his 1920 Indian and travels to Bonneville despite his age and heart disease.
Burt’s journey from New Zealand through Los Angeles toward Utah is shaped by people charmed into helping him.
The story foregrounds twenty-five years of Burt modifying his motorcycle before attempting the speed record.
Burt’s direct friendliness and Southland identity distinguish him as he navigates American customs and racing authorities.
Films like The World's Fastest Indian, and why
Eddie the Eagle
shares a warm, character-driven biographical drama about an eccentric outsider pursuing an audacious personal dream through persistence and ingenuity
The Straight Story
shares an uplifting true-story sports narrative centered on an unconventional older-generation protagonist, practical ambition, and communal support
Little Miss Sunshine
shares a heartfelt road movie structure, eccentric central character, and optimistic humanism built around encounters with strangers
Movie Details
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Release Date
- 2005-10-12
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (932)
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins
- Walton Goggins
- Diane Ladd
- Bruce Greenwood
- Iain Rea
- Tessa Mitchell
- Aaron Murphy
- Tim Shadbolt
- Annie Whittle
- Greg Johnson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The World's Fastest Indian about?
- An aging New Zealand motorcycle tinkerer crosses the Pacific to turn decades of backyard obsession into a daring Bonneville speed run.
- What is The World's Fastest Indian like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The World's Fastest Indian as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The World's Fastest Indian violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The World's Fastest Indian.
- What did critics think of The World's Fastest Indian?
- Critics broadly found the formulaic inspirational story effective because of Anthony Hopkins’s warm, genial, and endearing portrayal of Burt Munro.
- Which films are like The World's Fastest Indian?
- Films with a similar feel include Eddie the Eagle, The Straight Story, and Little Miss Sunshine.
- How long is The World's Fastest Indian?
- The World's Fastest Indian runs 127 minutes.
- Where can I watch The World's Fastest Indian?
- In United States, The World's Fastest Indian streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel.
