Top 5 movies about motor racing
Producer Bruckheimer has confirmed that the Academy Award-nominated racing feature F1 will receive a sequel. Before that happens however, here are five other racing movies see.
Top 5 movies about motor racing
Producer Bruckheimer has confirmed that the Academy Award-nominated racing feature F1 will receive a sequel. Before that happens however, here are five other racing movies to see.
5. Le Mans
Steve McQueen’s passion project is famed for its authentic racing footage shot during the real 24 Hours of Le Mans event. Sparse on dialogue but rich in atmosphere, it remains a cult favourite among motorsport purists.
4. Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise stars as a hotshot NASCAR driver navigating rivalry, romance, and redemption on the oval track. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film delivers high-speed spectacle and classic ’90s blockbuster energy.
3. Senna
This powerful documentary charts the life and tragic death of Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna using archival footage and interviews. It’s as much a portrait of politics and passion in motorsport as it is a tribute to one of racing’s greatest drivers.
2. Ford v Ferrari
Starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, this Oscar-winning film tells the true story of Ford’s quest to beat Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Its meticulously staged racing scenes and emotional undercurrent earned widespread critical acclaim.
1. Rush
Ron Howard’s thrilling drama chronicles the fierce 1976 Formula 1 rivalry between James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl). The film blends high-octane racing sequences with intimate character study, making it one of the most gripping motorsport films ever made.
