The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian

Based on one hell of a true story.

Directed by Roger Donaldson

Produced by OLC / Rights Entertainment, Tanlay

2005127 min7.7 / 10

A celebratory, warmly told true story of an audacious dreamer who pursues an impossible goal with infectious enthusiasm and determination.

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

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  • Does The World's Fastest Indian end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is The World's Fastest Indian violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is The World's Fastest Indian scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The World's Fastest Indian easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The World's Fastest Indian sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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