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F1

F1

Action · Drama · 2025

Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

Movie details

F1

“Let's ride.”

2025 Action · Drama 2h 36m

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7.8 / 10

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Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Directed by

Joseph Kosinski

Written by

Ehren Kruger · Joseph Kosinski

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Sonny Hayes

Damson Idris

Damson Idris

Joshua Pearce

Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem

Ruben Cervantes

Kerry Condon

Kerry Condon

Kate McKenna

Tobias Menzies

Tobias Menzies

Peter Banning

Kim Bodnia

Kim Bodnia

Kaspar Smolinski

Sarah Niles

Sarah Niles

Bernadette

Court is in session

Put F1 on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.