Few films have managed to figure out the perfect formula to generate the adrenaline-fueled excitement and adventurous spirit of motorsports, but the ones that did, gave us hours of thrills and great times at the cinema. The history of car-centric films goes back a hundred years, beginning in the 1920s, when America first began becoming a car-filled nation. Auto racing itself was already well established even though NASCAR was not founded (NASCAR) Until 1948.
Big Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise, Steve McQueen, Chris Hemsworth and Matt Damon have starred in racing movies because the drama of those worlds is unique, resulting in ‘sports movies’ unlike the rest. Their plots can be the pursuit of personal glory, scientific innovation, or of course… infiltration of vicious criminal gangs, which makes racing movies a very captivating subgenre.
We searched the films of the last century for the best racing films in history, and we have compiled for you a list of the top 10 films that have a variety of themes, which you can see in the image gallery below or continue browsing below.
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
Given the huge size of the series Fast and furious With so far spanning 9 films and a spin-off plus two or three films to come, it’s easy to forget that it all started with a street race. And given that the series has taken us to different horizons and wide with films that have become similar to the James Bond series at times and even towards space even in other films, it is fun to return to the original movie full of cars. The film tells the story of an undercover cop (the late Paul Walker) who becomes part of a heist team (led by Vin Diesel) in order to take down their robbery ring. It’s weird to call this action movie a “humble” start, but things got even crazier in the series after this movie.
Ford v. Ferrari (2019)
Director James Mangold (LoganAnd Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) This Oscar-nominated story about a team of American and British engineers hired by a corporation Ford To create a racing car that could beat the famous Italian racing team of the 1960s. The film stars the amazing stars Matt Damon and Christian Bale, along with a great cast that includes Jon Bernthal (The Punisher) and Caitriona Balf (Outlander) and Josh Lucas. The film offers a captivating story that blends history, designs, and characters.
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Days of Thunder (1990)
Tom Cruise is reunited with a director Top Gun Tony Scott in this poignant and thrilling film from the star’s beginnings. as it was Days of Thunder A big and important movie stars Nicole Kidman as he introduces her to American audiences in this fun and fast-paced story about two racing rivals, played by Tom Cruise and actor Michael Rooker, who find friendship and redemption after a major accident. The film also stars Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid and Cary Elwes.
Speed Racer (2008)
Film comes Speed Racer Directed by the Wachowski sisters, this colorful adaptation of the 1960s anime lights up the screen, delivering a movie full of vibrant special effects. Emile Hirsch plays Speed RacerHe is a man whose life and his romantic relationship have always been in a constant race. child Speed Racer In this area and driving Mach 5who refuses an offer from a company president Royalton IndustriesHe inadvertently uncovers a corporate conspiracy to falsify race results. With Christina Ricci as Trixie and Matthew Fox as Racer XThis colorful and imaginative movie delivers the fun of racing Formula One on your small screen.
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
that Two-Lane Blacktop It’s both a road trip movie and a racing movie, starring musician and drummer James Taylor Beach Boys Dennis Wilson, after all these decades, still has a fan following. This funny and poignant journey follows a mechanic and driver, who race and care for their 1955 Chevrolet, as they travel across America with no particular destination in mind.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
You can also get a lot of laughs on the racetrack, as this movie proves to us Talladega Nights Directed by Adam MacKay, it is considered one of the best comedian star Will Ferrell’s best primetime films. Ferrell plays likable NASCAR star Ricky Bobby, a goofy, simple-minded, successful dude who falls to the bottom after being defeated by the French Formula One champion (Sacha Baron Cohen). The all-star cast includes John C. Reilly, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Jane Lynch and Amy Adams.
Rush (2013)
Marvel Cinematic Universe star Chris Hemsworth stars alongside Daniel Brühl in this sports drama from Oscar-winning director Ron Howard that tells the story of the famous rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda during the 1976 racing season. Rush It is the great performance of the actors and the exciting and enthusiastic racing scenes, so if you are looking for a more modern movie, and you have already seen the movie Ford v. ferrari Oscars, you should watch this movie because many probably missed it.
Grand Prix (1966)
He got a movie Grand Prix It won 3 Oscars, and it is directed by John Frankenheimer, famous for directing the movie The Manchurian CandidateThe film includes realistic racing, which adds to the credibility of its story. The film tells the story of 4 Formula One drivers, with an international cast that includes James Garner, Yves Montand, Brian Bedford and Antonio Sabato, and takes viewers through a fictionalized version of the 1966 Formula One season. unprecedented before.
Death Race 2000 (1975)
We move on from the wonderful realism presented by the film Grand Prix to a movie Death Race 2000 Which offers a wonderful and insane no-brainer. David Carradine stars in this fantastic thriller from producer Roger Corman about a society living in a ruined future where the most popular sport of the time is street racing. Transcontinental Road Race who entertains the masses. The movie stars Sylvester Stallone and Martin Covey The Karate KidIt is now considered a timeless classic.
Le Mans (1971)
You must have noticed that most of the films on this list focus on the racing scene from the 1960s and 1970s Speed Racer Among them is based on a racing anime from that era. Film comes Le Mans Starring Steve McQueen, it is similar to a movie Grand Prix Featuring real racing footage amidst a fictional story, plus a movie Le Mans In 2015, he won a documentary called Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans He talks about the actor’s journey to make a film centered around his passion: auto racing. It is considered a movie Le Mans In itself, a movie that should not be missed by racing fans.
