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Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story

7.020221h 20mMovieDocumentary

Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.

DirectorDavid Lancaster
WriterDavid Lancaster

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Cast · Directed by David Lancaster

PV
Philip Vincent
Self (archive footage)
EMEwan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Narrator (voice)
JLJay Leno
Jay Leno
Self
PSPaul Simonon
Paul Simonon
Self
JSJohn Surtees
John Surtees
Self
TWTim Woodward
Tim Woodward
Second Narrator
HE
Hans Edwards
Self
JD
Jeff Decker
Self

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Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story?

Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story on Netflix?

No, Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story for free?

Speed Is Expensive: The Philip Vincent Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.