Speed of Life
“Don't let it pass you by.”
Synopsis
Drew must care for his father, a former professor who can now barely communicate due to Alzheimer. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a new and exciting girlfriend, Sarah, who uses drugs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Schmidt
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Schmidt
- Original Score
- Ryeland Allison
- Original Title
- Speed of Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- Sibling Entertainment, Plantain Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Schmidt
Rob Schmidt
Ryeland Allison
Matthew Libatique
Gabriel Wrye
Jonah Smith, Eric Watson, Palmer West
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Schmidt
Director
Rob Schmidt
Writer
Matthew Libatique
Director of Photography
James Chinlund
Production Design
Gabriel Wrye
Editor
Sophie de Rakoff
Costume Design
Palmer West
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Speed of Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Speed of Life about?
Drew must care for his father, a former professor who can now barely communicate due to Alzheimer. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a new and exciting girlfriend, Sarah, who uses drugs.
Who directed Speed of Life?
Speed of Life was directed by Rob Schmidt.
Who stars in Speed of Life?
The principal cast of Speed of Life includes Scott Caan, Leo Burmester, Mia Kirshner, Anthony Ruivivar, Geoffrey Cantor.
When was Speed of Life released and how long is it?
Speed of Life was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Speed of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Speed of Life was composed by Ryeland Allison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Speed of Life?
Speed of Life holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).