---
title: "Need for Speed"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/need-for-speed-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 136797
imdb_id: "tt2369135"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 4749
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Need for Speed (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/need-for-speed-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Need for Speed is a 2014 action film centered on the life of a local street racer. The narrative follows the protagonist as he enters into a partnership with a wealthy and arrogant business associate. This professional relationship takes a turn for the worse when the racer is framed by his colleague, resulting in a prison sentence. Upon his release, the racer seeks retribution by participating in a high-stakes competition that spans from New York to Los Angeles. His former partner discovers the plan and responds by placing a significant bounty on the racer. This action triggers a dangerous cross-country gauntlet, forcing the protagonist to navigate through a series of illegal races while operating various supercharged vehicles. The film depicts the ensuing pursuit as the racer attempts to complete his journey while evading those seeking to collect the bounty. The story highlights the tension between the two rivals as they engage in a high-speed conflict across the country.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A street racer seeks vengeance in a high‑octane cross‑country race."

### Why Watch
- Intense car chase sequences
- Fast‑paced revenge plot

### Caveats & Content Note
- Predictable crime‑drama tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑13 rating means moderate violence and language, suitable for older teens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: high-octane, revenge, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Scott Waugh
- **Networks / Studios**: DreamWorks Pictures, Reliance Entertainment, Bandito Brothers

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aaron Paul** as *Tobey Marshall*
- **Dominic Cooper** as *Dino Brewster*
- **Imogen Poots** as *Julia Maddon*
- **Kid Cudi** as *Benny Jackson*
- **Rami Malek** as *Finn*
- **Ramón Rodríguez** as *Joe Peck*
- **Harrison Gilbertson** as *Little Pete Coleman*
- **Dakota Johnson** as *Anita Coleman*
- **Stevie Ray Dallimore** as *Bill Ingram*
- **Michael Keaton** as *Monarch*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
It runs for 2 hours and 12 minutes.

### Q: What is the MPAA rating?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: When was it released in the United States?
It was released on March 14, 2014.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as Action, Crime, Drama, and Thriller.

### Q: What is the film’s tagline?
The tagline is "For honor. For love. For redemption."

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*