While watching motorsports on the track might be exhilarating, the big screen can offer an equally captivating experience. These outstanding motorsport movies serve as a testament to the amazing potential of motorsport films.
The following movies, however, have all done a great job of capturing the essence of what makes racing so great: the human angles, the racing action, and the impact on the audience. These 10 are the ideal films to watch during the holidays!
It can be challenging to truly quantify what makes something great, but the movies on this list made it here for a variety of reasons. Some tell intriguing tales based on historical fact; others are films with animation that are designed for younger audiences!
Winning (1969) starring Paul Newman as a driver dreaming of competing in the Indianapolis 500
The Last American Hero (1973) Story of NASCAR driver Junior Johnson
Ford v. Ferrari (2019) Ken Miles is the main focus.
Rush (2013) Championship battle between James Hunt and Niki Lauda
Grand Prix (1966)
Days of Thunder (1990) Staring Tom Cruise
Cars (2006) An animated film
Turbo (2013) An animated film
