The best racing movies of all time
The top 3 according to 33 votes from people: Days of Thunder (1990) · Ferrari (2023) · Ford v Ferrari (2019). (Updated Sep 16, 2025.)
From Grand Prix to Ford v Ferrari: the motor racing films critics and fans rank highest (Red Bull, Racingblog, Ajouré).
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Top 11
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1
Days of Thunder (1990)
Tom Cruise in NASCAR.
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2
Ferrari (2023)
Michael Mann on Enzo Ferrari and the 1957 Mille Miglia.
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3
Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Ford against Ferrari; two Oscars for editing and sound.
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4
Rush (2013)
Hunt versus Lauda, shot with original cars.
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5
Le Mans (1971)
Steve McQueen: a box-office flop, a cult classic among fans.
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6
Speed Racer (2008)
The Wachowskis' colourful racing fantasy.
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7
Senna (2010)
The documentary about Ayrton Senna's career and tragedy.
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8
Grand Prix (1966)
One of the first and best racing films, with spectacular race scenes.
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9
F1 (2025)
Brad Pitt as a veteran in a Formula 1 team.
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10
Gran Turismo (2023)
From console gamer to real racing driver.
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11
Cars (2006)
Lightning McQueen ends up in Radiator Springs.
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