Overview
A retired champion returns to the track, igniting a fierce rivalry and unexpected mentorship.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- exhilarating
- propulsive
- confident
- adrenaline movie night
- sports movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film to be a polished, kinetic, and highly entertaining racing blockbuster elevated by Brad Pitt's charisma and Joseph Kosinski's technical direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Sonny Hayes comes out of retirement to compete in Formula One and mentor a younger teammate.
Sonny Hayes must team up with rookie Joshua Pearce while managing their conflicting approaches to racing.
Joseph Kosinski's direction emphasizes sensory Formula One race sequences and technical filmmaking.
The drivers' comeback campaign is shaped by the interests and pressures surrounding their Formula One team.
Films like F1, and why
Rush
shared sports drama structure, high-speed racing spectacle, mentorship, and comeback themes
Ford v Ferrari
shared motorsport competition, underdog ambition, technical racing sequences, and accessible blockbuster energy
Gran Turismo
shared rookie mentorship, racing competition, inspirational sports drama, and polished action filmmaking
Days of Thunder
shared comeback narrative, team conflict, competitive ambition, and charismatic lead performance
Movie Details
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Release Date
- 2025-06-25
- Runtime
- 156 min
- Rating
- 7.8 / 10 (4742)
Cast
- Brad Pitt
- Damson Idris
- Javier Bardem
- Kerry Condon
- Tobias Menzies
- Kim Bodnia
- Sarah Niles
- Will Merrick
- Joseph Balderrama
- Abdul Salis
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- 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 F1 about?
- A retired Formula One racer returns to the grid to guide a volatile rookie through the pressure, politics, and peril of elite motorsport.
- What is F1 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of F1 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is F1 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in F1 as mild.
- What did critics think of F1?
- Critics broadly found the film to be a polished, kinetic, and highly entertaining racing blockbuster elevated by Brad Pitt's charisma and Joseph Kosinski's technical direction.
- Which films are like F1?
- Films with a similar feel include Rush, Ford v Ferrari, Gran Turismo, and Days of Thunder.
- How long is F1?
- F1 runs 156 minutes.
- Where can I watch F1?
- In United States, F1 streams on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
