Storyline

The story begins with Speed Racer who is a young man with natural racing instincts whose goal is to win The Crucible, a cross-country car racing rally that took the life of his older brother, Rex Racer. Speed is loyal to the family business, run by his parents Pops and Mom. Pops designed Speed's car, the Mach 5. The owner of Royalton Industries makes Speed a lucrative offer, Speed rejects the offer, angering the owner. Speed also uncovers a secret that top corporate interests, including Royalton, are fixing races and cheating to gain profit. With the offer to Speed denied, Royalton wants to ensure that Speed will not win races. Speed finds support from his parents and his girlfriend Trixie and enters The Crucible in a partnership with his one-time rival, Racer X, seeking to rescue his family's business and the racing sport itself.

Plot Keywords

based on cartoon, gadget car, conspiracy, secret identity, secret agent, corporate crime, driver, racing, race, speed, character name as title, live action remake of anime, obscene finger gesture, pants falling down, pistol, private jet, slingshot, stock market, suit, mother son relationship

Short Review

Amid the overly earnest tone, (almost) squeaky-clean humor and familiar messages about teamwork and integrity is the rare film family that's as strong at the start as they are by the end.

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Streaming Service

1. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 3.99]

2. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

3. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent