If you were asked what people’s biggest passions or hobbies are, cars, sports and cinema are likely to stand out among the most common answers.
So how about combining these three things? Below, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best motorsports movies. Check it out below!
Motor sports: the best films
This biopic tells the story of the rivalry between two Formula 1 legends: the British James Hunt and the Austrian Niki Lauda. The film is directed by Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth as Hunt and Daniel Brühl as Lauda.
The film explores the distinct personalities of the drivers (Lauda more methodical and disciplined, Hunt more charismatic and playboy) and the intense dispute between them in the 1976 season.
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Directed by Tony Scott, “Days of Thunder” is set in the world of NASCAR and follows a talented and ambitious young driver’s journey to victory.
Starring Tom Cruise, the film stands out for its dynamic and stylized racing scenes. The cast also includes Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Michael Rooker and Randy Quaid.
A very unknown film in Al Pacino’s filmography, “One Moment, One Life” is an intimate drama directed by the famous Sydney Pollack. Although it is a more dramatic and psychological film, it has exciting racing scenes.
The film follows a famous American Formula 1 driver who, while participating in the European circuit, falls in love with an enigmatic and peculiar woman (Marthe Keller), who is terminally ill.
In the world of Formula 1 racing, “Grand Prix” received critical acclaim and was a box office success. Directed by John Frankenheimer, the film features exciting and well-shot racing scenes.
The plot follows the lives of four drivers during a Formula 1 championship season. The film delves into their personal and professional aspects as they compete in various races around the world.
The cast includes names such as James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Brian Bedford, Jessica Walter, Françoise Hardy, Antonio Sabàto and Toshiro Mifune.
Directed by maestro Howard Hawks, “Red Belt 7000” follows the personal and professional lives of young Stock Car drivers. The film stars James Caan, Laura Devon and Marianna Hill.
The film balances several fabulous racing scenes with the drama and existential conditions of the characters.
This biopic follows a team of engineers and designers hired by Ford to build a car capable of defeating Scuderia Ferrari in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The project was led by automotive designer Carroll Shelby and British racing driver Ken Miles. The film is directed by James Mangold and stars Matt Damon, who plays Shelby, and Christian Bale, who plays Miles.
Starring Sylvester Stallone, “Driven” is set in the world of Champ Car racing.
Directed by Renny Harlin, the plot follows a talented driver (Kip Pardue) who has lost focus on his career and gets the help of a veteran champion (Stallone) who comes out of retirement to train him. Burt Reynolds joins the cast.
Directed by the great director Michael Mann, “Ferrari” is a biographical drama centered on the founder of the famous Italian luxury sports car manufacturer that gives its name to the film, and which boasts one of the most traditional and successful teams in motorsport, especially in Formula 1. 1.
Adam Driver plays Enzo Ferrari and the film follows moments in his life set in 1957, as he deals with his wife (Penélope Cruz), lover (Shailene Woodley) and bankruptcy, as well as the Scuderia Ferrari’s preparations to compete in the Mille Miglia.
Steve McQueen stars in this film which captures real footage of the 38th 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorsport Grand Prix.
Directed by Lee H. Katzin, the film follows an American driver (McQueen) who returns to the Le Mans circuit determined to win after nearly dying in an accident the previous year. He ends up falling in love with the widow (Elga Andersen) of a pilot who died in the same accident. However, perhaps he was responsible for this tragedy.
Directed by the Wachowski sisters (the same ones from the “Matrix” franchise), “Speed Racer” is a film adaptation of the anime and manga series of the same name.
Set in the world of racing, the film follows Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch), a young racing star who incurs the wrath of a corrupt corporation after abandoning a lucrative contract with them.
The cast includes Christina Ricci, John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Matthew Fox, Roger Allam, Benno Fürmann, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rain and Richard Roundtree.
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