Alan Ruck, Beau Starr, Beth Grant

A morally ambivalent cop must remove a bomb planted under a bus that's triggered to explode when its speed drops below 50 mph.

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R, 1 hr. 56 min.

Directed by: Jan de Bont

Release Date: June 10, 1994

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DVD Release Date: November 3, 1998

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  • October 14, 2009
    THIS is what I call an action movie. Speed is relentless. This isn't about plot or character development, it's about rushing breathlessly from one extreme situation to the next. 

    All of the action sequences work well, even as they get more and more outrageous. Keanu Reeves is we...( read more)ll-suited to this kind of role, because it doesn't require deep, emotive acting. He just reacts to every new situation, and this is the kind of thing that I think he's best at. Speed really does have the perfect name. Don't watch it for any other reason than a quick visual adrenaline rush.  
  • September 18, 2009
    Great when it came out but after a recent viewing, it's not as good as I remember.
  • January 11, 2009
    A cop has to stop a bomber and rescue some passengers on a bus during rush hour but if the bus stops or goes below 50mph, it will explode. Love this movie. Full of action. Keanu is so cool.
  • October 29, 2008
    Classic 90's action flick. Widely considered "great" at it's time. Of course it is a little outdated and has definitely been out-done by more recent movies. But this film still holds its value today.

    It's an action-junkie's movie with a lot of explosions and cheesy one-line...( read more)rs. The pace of the movie builds the overall tension which serves to keep the audience captivated. There was never really a dull moment, and it was extremely smart for its time.

    The acting was a little too 90's, but that's mainly Keanu Reeves fault. It's hard to take him seriously, but I really didn't feel his insufficient acting abilities hindered this film. However, I couldn't help but NOT care if he fell underneath the bus. I liked Sandra Bullock a lot in this movie, but I think Dennis Hopper gave the best performance out of this group.

    Most people have seen this movie, and if you haven't, it's a must see. It's a fast-paced guilty pleasure... it's one of the best action movies the 90's has to offer.
  • September 24, 2008
    What a concept! A bus has to keep above 50 miles an hour or it will blow up. The perfect excuse to have ridiculous stunts, cars getting run over, and other stuff exploding really well! Keanu Reeves has buffed up to look the best I think I've ever seen him. Dennis Hopper is a ...( read more)kick ass villain, and Sandra Bullock is wonderful eye candy; and yes, she portrays a fine lady in constant distress.
  • November 22, 2009
    This is a brilliant, action backed thriller!
  • November 18, 2009
    i love him.............
  • November 17, 2009
    one of the best oldies
  • November 15, 2009
    One of the beest thrillers to come out in the 90s, Speed was an original and wonderful idea. Sandra Bullock is fantastic, Keanu Reeves is his usual unemotional and slightly angry self, but the movie is really carried by Dennis Hopper, who has carved out a name for himself as very...( read more) convincingly crazy people (see Apocalypse Now). He is brilliant in Speed and if not for him, it would not be nearly as good as it is.
  • November 13, 2009
    A good action movie that makes you think in the process.

Critic Reviews


May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

The smart and sassy Bullock is a knockout. She makes us believe the impossible things Annie is doing and, better, makes us care. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

We've seen this done before, but seldom so well, or at such a high pitch of energy. full review

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Comments


  • karthu1993
    May 2, 2008
    Killing harry temple made me angry. The final train sequence was not necessary.
  • wobaby01
    February 13, 2008
    I lovethis movie!!!
  • angelwings8403
    June 8, 2007
    Best speed movie I ever seen. I wish the 2 got married, they're both so georgous!
  • amap06
    May 31, 2007
    I love how in the beginning Jack is chewing gum like its no big deal!!
  • M0DI
    April 11, 2007
    that`s was good
  • lissagirly82
    March 15, 2007
    GOSH......!!!this is film COOL...it makes me hold my breath when i watch it and Mr. Reeves look very heroic.....
  • ferrari6661
    February 6, 2007
    THIS FILM ACTUALLY SMASHES IT!!!!!!!!!!!1111
  • possumisme
    November 19, 2006
    Plot Summary for
    Speed (1994/I)
    LAPD cops Jack Traven and Harry Temple rescue a group of executives trapped in a sabotaged elevator, thus foiling mad bomber Howard Payne's ransom demands. In retaliation, Payne sets a new challenge for Traven: a bomb on a city bus which will arm itself when the bus reaches 50 mph, and which will explode if the bus drops below that speed or if any of the passengers try to escape.
  • chandan123
    November 18, 2006
    speed n speed 2 is sick okii i tell all of u!!! i cant wait to watch speed 3 pleaseeee make speed 3 i hope u read my message!!!! ur fan
    chandan

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