Need for Speed (film)

Need for Speed is a 2014 action crime film directed by Scott Waugh and written by George and John Gatins. It is a film adaptation of the racing video game franchise. The film stars Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Scott Mescudi, Imogen Poots, Ramón Rodríguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, and Michael Keaton. It tells the story of street racer Tobey Marshall, who sets off to race cross-country as a way of avenging his friend's death at the hands of a rival racer, Dino Brewster.

The film received negative reviews, criticizing its story, direction, and the performances of the supporting cast, though some praised Paul's performance. The film was a box-office disappointment in the United States but performed better internationally, grossing $203.3 million worldwide against a production budget of $66 million.