Movies inspired by racing and pilots have been very successful in the film industry due to their ability to capture the excitement, speed and intense competition that characterize this sport.
These types of productions remain popular and successful because they not only focus on the adrenaline on the track but also explore deeper themes such as rivalry, personal achievement and sacrifice.
One of the upcoming releases in this genre is “F1“, which will star Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in the roles of pilots Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce. Here, check out similar titles and where to stream them…
10 movies like Brad Pitt’s F1 to stream in the US
- Rush (2013)
In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Ford v Ferrari (2019)
American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
Available on Hulu, Fubo and FXNow.
- Days of Thunder (1990)
Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries– and his fear.
Available on Paramount+ and Prime Video.
- Grand Prix (1966)
The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team.
While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate’s wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.
Available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Ferrari (2023)
Set during the summer of 1957. Ex-racecar driver, Enzo Ferrari, is in crisis. Bankruptcy stalks the company he and his wife, Laura, built from nothing ten years earlier. Their tempestuous marriage struggles with the mourning for one son and the acknowledgement of another.
Available on Hulu.
- Gran Turismo (2023)
The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Available on Netflix.
- Cars (2006)
Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
Available on Disney+.
- Speed Racer (2008)
Speed Racer is a young and brilliant racing driver. When corruption in the racing leagues costs his brother his life, Speed must team up with the police and the mysterious Racer X to bring an end to the corruption and criminal activities.
Available on Kanopy.
- Overdrive (2017)
Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
Available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin’ hot wife and all the fast food he can eat.
But Ricky’s turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he’s bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.
Available on Hulu, Fubo and FXNow.
