Overview
Two rival drivers push the limits of speed and danger in a high-stakes race for glory.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- exhilarated
- propulsive
- stylish
- race day
- sports movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly regard Rush as a polished and exhilarating sports drama elevated by its racing sequences and strong performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James Hunt and Niki Lauda receive intertwined character arcs as competing Formula One drivers.
The race sequences emphasize speed, mechanical force, crashes, weather, and the lethal consequences of mistakes.
Hunt's flamboyance and Lauda's methodical discipline remain opposed while their rivalry becomes a source of recognition.
The film recreates Formula One's glamorous, hazardous 1970s environment and its drivers' contrasting public lifestyles.
Films like Rush, and why
Ford v Ferrari
high-stakes motorsport drama built around dangerous racing, competitive obsession, and immersive period spectacle
The Damned United
true-story sports drama combining rival personalities, professional ambition, and exhilarating competition
Grand Prix
stylish, adrenaline-driven racing drama with a charismatic central rivalry and vivid driving sequences
The Fighter
biographical sports drama focused on exceptional competitors, personal sacrifice, and triumph over physical danger
Movie Details
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Release Date
- 2013-09-02
- Runtime
- 123 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (8059)
Cast
- Chris Hemsworth
- Daniel Brühl
- Olivia Wilde
- Alexandra Maria Lara
- Pierfrancesco Favino
- David Calder
- Natalie Dormer
- Stephen Mangan
- Christian McKay
- Alistair Petrie
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Rush about?
- A sleek, adrenaline-charged portrait of James Hunt and Niki Lauda turning a lethal 1976 Formula One rivalry into an unlikely bond of respect.
- What is Rush like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rush as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rush violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Rush as moderate.
- What did critics think of Rush?
- Critics broadly regard Rush as a polished and exhilarating sports drama elevated by its racing sequences and strong performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl.
- Which films are like Rush?
- Films with a similar feel include Ford v Ferrari, The Damned United, Grand Prix, and The Fighter.
- How long is Rush?
- Rush runs 123 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rush?
- In United States, Rush is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
