Start your engines!

In 2008, The Wachowskis brought the classic anime TV series to the big screen with their highly stylized and spirited take on of SPEED RACER. Critically maligned upon its initial release, the film has emerged as a cult-classic, with the shiny, brand-new 4K restoration making a pit stop on the big screen at the Park Theatre.

Fearlessly hurtling down the track, careening around, over and through the competition in his thundering Mach 5, Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) was born to race cars. But when Speed turns down a lucrative offer from Royalton Industries, he not only infuriates the company’s maniacal owner (Roger Allam) but uncovers a terrible secret–some of the biggest races are being fixed by a handful of ruthless moguls! The only way for Speed to save his family’s business and the sport he loves is to beat Royalton at his own game. With the support of his family (John Goodman, Susan Sarandon) and his loyal girlfriend, Trixie (Christina Ricci), Speed teams with his one-time rival–the mysterious Racer X (Matthew Fox) to win the race that took his brother, Rex Racer’s, life: the death-defying, cross-country rally known as The Crucible.

“Amid the overly earnest tone, (almost) squeaky-clean humor and familiar messages about teamwork and integrity is the rare film family that’s as strong at the start as they are by the end.” (Film.com)

“More than the story of the Racer family, Speed Racer is the visual autobiography of the Wachowskis and their pit crew of computer-nerd Einsteins, using the tools of their trade to transform the movie medium.” (TIME Magazine)

Friday, May 8
Doors 6:15 pm | Movie 6:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

SPEED RACER (Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, 2008 / 135 mins / PG) Born into a family business of race cars, Speed Racer is one of the track’s hot stars. Sitting at the wheel of his Mach 5, he consistently deflates the competition. When Speed turns down an offer from the head of Royalton Industries, he uncovers a secret. Powerful moguls fix the races to boost profits. Hoping to beat the executive, Speed enters the same arduous cross-country race that killed his brother.

*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at tickets.theparktheatre.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the Park Theatre’s box office on the day of the show, prior to showtime (subject to availability). Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime.
*Please arrive at least 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure time to locate seats seats, and purchase snacks at concession.

*All Park Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds, transfers, or exchanges.