Speed

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Speed

R

Released Jun 10, 1994

1h 55m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.

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Critics Consensus

A terrific popcorn thriller, Speed is taut, tense, and energetic, with outstanding performances from Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, and Sandra Bullock.

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Ty Burr

Entertainment Weekly

Speed is both a reminder of the pleasures of well-done mindlessness and graceful evidence that Hollywood's newest generation of talent can play the box office game if and when it wants to.

Rated: A-

Dec 22, 2021

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David Hunter

The Hollywood Reporter

There should be traffic jams at the box office as Fox picks up many busloads of riders for its fast and furiously entertaining thriller Speed.

Jun 10, 2019

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Steven Rea

Philadelphia Inquirer

De Bont has assembled it with masterly precision. And Speed looks terrific. There are breathtaking aerial shots, mind-boggling stunts, and camera positioning that you just don't expect. It's a rocketing eyeful.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 11, 2014

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, a runaway bus, and a killer high concept combined to create one of the best action movies of the ‘90s. (30th anniversary)

Rated: 4.5/5

Jun 21, 2024

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Zaki Hasan

IGN Movies

A perfect marriage of concept, cast and execution. The proof of its success is that even though it may feel like it's been left behind by time, action flicks today owe an undisputed debt to what the movie achieved.

Jun 12, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

A well-paced thrill ride of a Die Hard-type action genre.

Rated: 5/5

Jun 8, 2024

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Tyler G.

Good film. Thought the acting was a little cheesy but overall solid.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/19/25

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shane o

I love this move, I’ve seen it 50 times and I can still watch it . Classic action. Everything you want in a popcorn action film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/11/25

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Rami A

"Speed" really keeps you on your toes with its nonstop adrenaline rush. It has great action, casting, acting, music, pacing, editing, and everything else! They don't quite make movies like this anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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Ivan R.

One of the best action movies in the 90’s

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Guy C

Awesome film as Jack Traven jumps on a bus with a bomb on it that will go off if the speed drops from 50MPH. Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves are in their prime and a great film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Ricardo B

Eu amo a simplicidade de filme de ação da década de 1990: policial protagonista + vilão misterioso ao telefone + ônibus armado com explosivos + ônibus não pode andar abaixo de 80km/h = diversão do início ao fim. "Velocidade Máxima" segue uma receita simples e direta, perfeitamente executada e ancorada pelo irresistível carisma de Keanu Reeves e Sandra Bullock. E o resultado é um dos melhores filmes de ação já feitos.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Synopsis

Los Angeles police officer Jack (Keanu Reeves) angers retired bomb squad member Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) by foiling his attempt at taking hostages. In revenge, Payne arms a bus with a bomb that will explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of spunky passenger Annie (Sandra Bullock), Jack and his partner Harry (Jeff Daniels) try to save the people on the bus before the bomb goes off, while also trying to figure out how Payne is monitoring them.

Director: Jan de Bont
Producer: Mark Gordon
Screenwriter: Graham Yost
Distributor: Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: R (Violence|Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 10, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 25, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.2M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Stereo, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround

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