Speedway

Smooth, fast and in high gear!

1968 • 94 min • Comedy · Music · Romance

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Synopsis

A race car driver tries to outrun the beautiful tax auditor out to settle his account.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

42 reviews

100 Reviewers · 1 · 56%
59 Audience · 41 · 44%

A charming musical comedy where a race car driver and a beautiful tax auditor clash over finances and find romance on and off the track. Expect catchy tunes and lighthearted fun.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Mild flirting and a brief kiss.
Some reckless driving shown.

What it models well

Financial responsibility
Finding common ground
Pursuing passions

Talk about it after

What makes a good compromise?
Why is it important to pay taxes?
How do characters show respect?

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Top billed cast

Director: Norman Taurog • Crew: Phil Shuken

Trailers & clips

Trailer | Speedway | Warner Archive

Reviewer notes

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