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Speed (1994) -- A young cop must save the passengers of a bus that has a bomb set to explode if the bus goes below 50 MPH.
Speed (1994) -- Than from Hot Import Nights explains why the show is much more than just a car show, implementing elements of the club scene into one big package.
Speed (1994) -- Pre, "June 10th"
Speed (1994) -- Handcuffed to a subway train, Annie and Jack head towards the end of the line.
Speed (1994) -- The bomber watches arescue via television in order to trigger an explosion.

Overview

User Rating:
7.2/10   71,028 votes
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Director:
Jan de Bont
Writer (WGA):
Graham Yost (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
10 June 1994 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Thriller more
Tagline:
Get ready for rush hour.
Plot:
A young cop must save the passengers of a bus that has a bomb set to explode if the bus goes below 50 MPH. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 15 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(97 articles)
Bullock Was Never Approached For The Expendables
 (From WENN. 5 July 2009, 6:31 PM, PDT)

Bullock's Fears Over Nude Scene
 (From WENN. 3 July 2009, 9:06 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Guaranteed to give you a rush...the ultimate film for action fans... more

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Iceland:14 (original rating) | Iceland:16 (video rating) | Australia:MA (Special Edition DVD) | South Korea:15 | Malaysia:U | USA:R (certificate #32945) | Brazil:14 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Finland:K-14 | France:U | Germany:16 | Ireland:15 | Mexico:B | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:15

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Trivia:
Sandra Bullock actually learned to drive a bus for the film, passing her test on her first attempt. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In a quick shot of the platform truck loaded with police officers riding alongside the bus in an attempt to rescue passengers of the bus, you can clearly tell that the film was undercranked to simulate a higher rate of travel. This is apparent by the unnatural, quick movement of the police officers on the platform truck bed. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Security Guard: Hey, this area's restricted.
Howard Payne: Oh, hi. Yeah, I know. They called me down here. Some of this wiring got screwed up.
Security Guard: Nobody called it down to me. I'm going to have to see a work order.
Howard Payne: Yeah, just a second. There you are.
[stabs security guard in the ear with a screwdriver]
Howard Payne: Nothing personal.
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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Father Ted: Speed 3 (#3.3)" (1998) more
Soundtrack:
Speed more

FAQ

Why was Howard Payne so angry?
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How could Howard Payne fake his own death in the beginning if none of his body parts would be present at the place where he supposedly blew himself up?
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30 out of 36 people found the following comment useful:-
Guaranteed to give you a rush...the ultimate film for action fans..., 18 May 2001
Author: Neil Doyle from U.S.A.

'Speed' has to be the ultimate action film, involving you in an intense experience from the opening credits until the smash-bang climax. Not only do Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock do top work, but Dennis Hopper makes the most compelling villain of the '90s.

It all starts with a revenge-driven extortionist letting authorities know he has planted a bomb on a bus. The catch is it will explode if the bus is driven at less than fifty miles an hour. The script races along with non-stop action and surprise twists, without ever giving the audience time to stop for breath. It's a little too intense for its own good and could have used some lighter moments to give us a break!

Taut and suspenseful, with excellent effects and gripping suspense that keeps you riveted. Some of the stunts seem too incredible to be believable but in a film of this kind you have to go with the flow. The stunt work itself is breathtaking and makes it easy to see why the film is one of the most highly rated action films of the '90s.

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