2008–09 ISU Speed Skating World Cup – Men's 1500 metres

The 1500 metres distance for men in the 2008–09 ISU Speed Skating World Cup was contested over six races on six occasions, out of a total of nine World Cup occasions for the season, with the first occasion taking place in Berlin, Germany, on 7–9 November 2008, and the final occasion taking place in Salt Lake City, United States, on 6–7 March 2009.

Shani Davis of the United States defended his title from the previous season, while fellow American Trevor Marsicano came second, and Håvard Bøkko of Norway came third.

On the last competition weekend of the season, Davis set a new world record of 1:41.80.

Final standings
Standings as of 7 March 2009 (end of the season).