# Born to Race (2011)

> A rebellious street racer finds discipline, purpose, and a second chance when he must team up with his estranged NASCAR father for a high-stakes school drag race.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/52265

## Facts

- Runtime: 99 min
- Genres: Action
- Director: Alex Ranarivelo
- Cast: Joseph Cross, John Pyper-Ferguson, Brando Eaton, Nicole Badaan, Sherry Stringfield, Sara Swain, Christina Moore, Diogo Morgado
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1781781/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: rebellious, energetic, sentimental, weekend watch, car movie marathon

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