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Play trailer 2:38 Poster for Speed R Released Jun 10, 1994 1h 55m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania A well-paced thrill ride of a Die Hard-type action genre. Rated: 5/5 Jun 8, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Xana V If Do you want action and suspense, this film is perfect. I ser this film 3 times Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Tyler G. Good film. Thought the acting was a little cheesy but overall solid. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/19/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Ivan R. One of the best action movies in the 90’s Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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