Speed_
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"Get ready for rush hour."
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Speed earned $350.4M worldwide on a $30.0M budget — a 1,068% return on investment.
Year context
Speed was released 32 years ago in 1994.
CAST (20)
Keanu Reeves
Jack Traven
Dennis Hopper
Howard Payne
Sandra Bullock
Annie
Joe Morton
Capt. McMahon
Jeff Daniels
Harry
Alan Ruck
Stephens
Glenn Plummer
Jaguar Owner
Richard Lineback
Norwood
Beth Grant
Helen
Hawthorne James
Sam
Carlos Carrasco
Ortiz
David Kriegel
Terry
Natsuko Ohama
Mrs. Kamino
Daniel Villarreal
Ray
Simone Gad
Bus Passenger #1
LJ
Loretta Jean
Bus Passenger #2
SV
Sherri Villanueva
Bus Passenger #3
Margaret Medina
Robin
Jordan Lund
Bagwell
Robert Mailhouse
Young Executive
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$30.0M
Budget
$350.4M
Revenue
+1068%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (12)
B
MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo
1995
WON
B
MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance
1995
WON
G
BAFTA Award for Best Sound
1995
WON
B
MTV Movie Award for Best Action Sequence
1995
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (6,682 votes)
Popularity
7
Budget
$30,000,000
Box Office
$350,448,145
Profit
+$320,448,145
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Speed about?
Tensions run high when a crazed bomber rigs a Los Angeles bus with a device that will kill everyone on board if the vehicle's speed dips below fifty miles per hour.
How long is Speed?
Speed has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who directed Speed?
Speed was directed by Jan de Bont.
Who stars in Speed?
The cast of Speed includes Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton, Jeff Daniels.
How much did Speed make at the box office?
Speed earned $350,448,145 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $30,000,000.
What is the rating of Speed?
Speed has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 6,682 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Action
Thriller
KEYWORDS (23)
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aggressive
extortionist
santa monica, california
bomb vest
suspenseful
intense
bold
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city bus
dead man switch
bus passengers
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