The World's Fastest Indian

PG-13

Released Dec 7, 2005

2 hr. 7 min.

Biography

Drama

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82%

143 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

25,000+ Ratings

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New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah's salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world's record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set more than three decades ago still has not been broken to this day.

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Critics Consensus

Overcomes its formulaic storyline thanks to Anthony Hopkins' warm and endearing portrayal of an age-defying thrill seeker.

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Josh D

Still one of my favourite

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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David H

I thoroughly enjoyed the film. Its inspiring and heartwarming. Anthony Hopkins delivers a stellar performance. A must see for petrol heads.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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Marie

Boring, silly plot and Anthony Hopkins attempt at Aussie or NZ accent sounded ridiculous.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/16/23

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Gareth v

There is an interesting story being told here, it's just gets lost in the schmaltz and cheesiness of it all.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/23

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Kyle M

Swivels between two formulaic narratives of factual dramatization and socially connective, adventurous familiarity with the latter gaining the most investment for storytelling purposes over occurred facts about one speedster driven to break the barrier. Respectfully envisioned with intriguing personally-goaled ambition, condensed and stretched with identifiable cheese based off of certain previously structured narratives under similar nature, outlining the enjoyment level that's bolstered and uplifted by Anthony Hopkins's charismatically optimistic, soulful performance. (B+)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/22/22

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philip w

This is a must see — brilliant stuff — don't miss

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/29/22

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Burt Munro

Diane Ladd

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Joshua Katzman

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

Aug 6, 2008

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Steve Rose

Guardian

It creaks and splutters all the way, but Hopkins' charm keeps it chugging along steadily.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 27, 2007

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Derek Adams

Time Out

It takes a while to adjust to this amiable film's languorous tempo but you might find it's worth the wait.

Jun 24, 2006

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Mike Massie

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Fun, straightforward, and enjoyable.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 21, 2020

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

It features the finest, and most unique, performance by Anthony Hopkins in years and will leave you smiling long after you leave the theatre.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 27, 2020

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

I had a time without watching an Anthony Hopkins movie as pleasant as 'The World's Fastest Indian ', by Australian director Roger Donaldson. His performance is the heart of the film. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

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Synopsis

New Zealander Burt Munro spent years perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle. The year is 1967, and Burt takes his machine to Utah's salt flats, where he attempts the impossible, using his dream bike to set a new world's record for speed. Based on a true story, the record Munro set more than three decades ago still has not been broken to this day.

Director: Roger Donaldson
Executive Producer: Masaharu Inaba, Charles Hannah, Megumi Fukasawa, Satoru Iseki, Barrie M. Osborne
Screenwriter: Roger Donaldson
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: 3 Dogs and a Pony
Rating: PG-13 (Drug Use|Brief Language|Sexual Reference)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 7, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.1M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

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