The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

  • 82% of critics liked it
    (139 reviews)

  • 88% of users liked it
    (34,063 ratings)

The true story of a man who never gave up on his dreams of doing something big -- and doing it very, very fast -- provides the basis for this engaging comedy drama. Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins) was born in 1899 in Invercargill, New Zealand. From childhood, Munro had a passion for machines that moved… More

PG-13, 2 hr. 7 min.
Directed By
Roger Donaldson
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
In Theaters
Dec 7, 2005 Wide
On DVD
Mar 15, 2005
Magnolia Distribution

Critic Reviews

  • Joshua Katzman, Chicago Reader

    This compelling fact-based story is [Donaldson's] best effort in years.

  • Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

    The World's Fastest Indian might be the world's worst title for a charming, slice-of-life biopic starring Anthony Hopkins.

  • Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

    The World's Fastest Indian is an old-fashioned feel-good movie.

  • Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

    The film may be cutesy-poo for some tastes, and there isn't much nail-chewing suspense in Burt's pursuit or his lighthearted subjugation of everyone he meets. But man and "motor-sickle" sneaked up and beguiled me, so all I could do was hop on.

  • Tom Long, Detroit News

    The World's Fastest Indian, in which Anthony Hopkins gets to play an adorably cantankerous old man, is a pretty safe bet as far as movies go.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Cassandra M


    took a look at this film with a slightly wary eye, the title being rather ambiguous and misleading initially. I nearly passed it by to watch one of the many screener DVD's I had to view. for possible inclusion in the BAFTA awards. I presumed it was about a runner or maybe an… More

  • Jeff "


    The World's Fastest Indian is yet another well done feel good movie. The film tells the story of Burt Munro who seeked to break a land speed record on his 1920 Indian Scout. A film that focuses on one mans determination to accomplish his goal, The World's Fastest Indian is… More

  • KJ P


    The world's fastest Indian is a bit dull for most of the film, but when it reaches it's great lines and high points it is brilliant. This film grabbed me from the start even by being very slow! I love The World's Fastest Indian, but throughout the film they could have… More

  • Mike S


    Decent, but a bit too long and slow-paced for my taste. Great acting as always by Anthony Hopkins though.

  • Bruce B


    How Does Anthpny Hopkins fit any part so well, A Great Movie about racing on the salt flats. Looking to add this one to my collection.

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