Overview
A high-stakes battle on the racetrack redefines the limits of speed and ambition.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- propulsive
- witty
- inspiring
- motivational viewing
- car enthusiast night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the polished racing action, gripping human drama, and the chemistry between Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles repeatedly resist Ford executives' interference while building and racing the GT40.
The film gives detailed attention to designing, testing, tuning, and driving the Ford GT40 against Ferrari.
Extended race sequences emphasize cockpit pressure, engine noise, track danger, and the car's movement through space.
Shelby's strategic pragmatism and Miles's uncompromising driving expertise produce both friction and mutual trust.
Films like Ford v Ferrari, and why
Rush
true-story sports drama centered on an underdog team, intense competition, and emotional personal stakes
The Fighter
inspirational biographical drama about a driven competitor, professional rivalry, and the costs of excellence
Moneyball
high-energy historical sports drama balancing institutional pressure with charismatic teamwork and triumph
Days of Thunder
viscerally staged racing drama with masculine camaraderie, technical detail, and competitive obsession
Movie Details
- Director
- James Mangold
- Release Date
- 2019-11-13
- Runtime
- 153 min
- Rating
- 8.0 / 10 (9331)
Cast
- Matt Damon
- Christian Bale
- Jon Bernthal
- Caitríona Balfe
- Josh Lucas
- Noah Jupe
- Tracy Letts
- Remo Girone
- Ray McKinnon
- JJ Feild
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ford v Ferrari about?
- A charismatic driver and a fearless engineer battle corporate interference and Ferrari’s dominance in a thunderous quest to win Le Mans.
- What is Ford v Ferrari like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ford v Ferrari as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ford v Ferrari violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Ford v Ferrari as mild.
- What did critics think of Ford v Ferrari?
- Critics broadly praised the polished racing action, gripping human drama, and the chemistry between Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
- Which films are like Ford v Ferrari?
- Films with a similar feel include Rush, The Fighter, Moneyball, and Days of Thunder.
- How long is Ford v Ferrari?
- Ford v Ferrari runs 153 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ford v Ferrari?
- In United States, Ford v Ferrari streams on fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow.
