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6.5 / 10(4,860 votes)IMDbPG-1320142h 12m$203.3M Worldwide GrossIndia, United States of America

Need for Speed

“For honor. For love. For redemption.”

Synopsis

The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Need For Speed Movie - Full Length TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-18

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hollywood, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 14, 2014

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

September 11, 2014

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.08x ROI)

Production Budget

$66M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$203.3M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.08x

+$137.3M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $66MWorldwide: $203.3M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Scott Waugh
Screenplay & Story
George Gatins
Original Score
Nathan Furst
Original Title
Need for Speed
Country of Origin
India, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 12m
Production Budget
$66M
Worldwide Gross
$203.3M
Production Studios
DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Bandito Brothers, Mark Sourian Productions, John Gatins Productions, Electronic Arts

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Scott Waugh

Screenplay & Story

George Gatins, John Gatins

Original Score & Music

Nathan Furst

Director of Photography

Shane Hurlbut

Film Editing

Paul Rubell, Scott Waugh

Producers

Patrick O’Brien, John Gatins, Mark Sourian, Tim Moore, Stuart M. Besser

Department Leadership Roster

Scott Waugh

Scott Waugh

Director

Patrick O’Brien

Producer

John Gatins

John Gatins

Producer

Mark Sourian

Producer

Nathan Furst

Original Music Composer

Paul Rubell

Paul Rubell

Editor

Shane Hurlbut

Shane Hurlbut

Director of Photography

Scott Waugh

Scott Waugh

Editor

Jon Hutman

Jon Hutman

Production Design

George Gatins

Screenplay

Lance Gilbert

Lance Gilbert

Stunt Coordinator

Ellen Mirojnick

Ellen Mirojnick

Costume Design

Kevin Baillie

Kevin Baillie

Visual Effects Supervisor

Mike Smith

Mike Smith

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

India (CBFC)UA

Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Need for Speed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Need for Speed

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Need for Speed about?

The film revolves around a local street-racer who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate, only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer's head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.

Who directed Need for Speed?

Need for Speed was directed by Scott Waugh.

Who stars in Need for Speed?

The principal cast of Need for Speed includes Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Kid Cudi, Rami Malek.

When was Need for Speed released and how long is it?

Need for Speed was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.

What was the box office and production budget of Need for Speed?

Need for Speed had a reported production budget of $66M and grossed $203.3M at the worldwide box office (3.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Need for Speed?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Need for Speed was composed by Nathan Furst.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Need for Speed?

Need for Speed holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).