Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.

Jay Baruchel

Ken Carter

Ed Helms

Dick Keller

Ben Foster

Evel Knievel

Laurence Leboeuf

Gloria

Dan Bakkedahl

Joe Cobden

Marc Beaupré

• Michael DowseDirector · Writer · Producer
• Jennifer WilsonProducer
• Joe IaconoExecutive Producer
• Lisa WolofskyExecutive Producer
• Jay BaruchelExecutive Producer
• Andrew FrankExecutive Producer

Official TrailerOfficial Teaser Trailer #2Official Teaser #1

Release date

September 25, 2026

Status

Post Production

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 39m

Rated

R

Genres

Action, Comedy, Drama

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