F1
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Some stories begin where the racetrack ends. What remains when the engine noise stops, the helmet is removed, and the spectators disperse? Joseph Kosinski expertly pushes the boundaries of both a sports film and a character drama by bringing this question into the grandiose world of Formula 1. Brad Pitt gives perhaps one of the most physical and heartfelt performances of his career in this film, playing a former racing champion who has to come to terms with his past. The character Sonny Hayes portrays a man who could not come to terms with defeat nor fully bid farewell to victory. Returning to the track is not just a matter of racing for him; it's an effort to rebuild his identity. Damson Idris, on the other hand, does not remain in Pitt's shadow with his portrayal of the young and ambitious driver; on the contrary, the tension between the two actors forms the backbone of the film. Kosinski repeats here what he previously proved with Top Gun: Maverick: conveying high-speed action without sacrificing emotional depth. The scenes shot during real races in Formula 1 pitstops make viewers feel almost as if they were in the cockpit, rather than in front of the screen. This realism places the film's atmosphere right in the middle between documentary and fiction, giving it a unique energy. Javier Bardem's team boss character represents the commercial and humanitarian conflicts of the film, while Kerry Condon and Tobias Menzies add dimension to the complex power balances of this world. The story questions not only an individual comeback, but also the generational conflict in sports, how the passion for winning transforms a person, and how to get back on your feet after failure. The film's thematic core is actually quite simple: When a person chases after what they've lost, do they truly know what they're looking for? Formula 1 provides an ideal setting to ask this question. Because in this sport, everything is measured in milliseconds; the cost of error is much higher. Films that can strike the balance between action and drama with such confidence are not often seen. It is poised to be one of the most immersive cinema experiences of 2025.
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JPV852
June 27, 2025
8/10
Entertaining sports drama featuring great racing sequences from director Joseph Kosinski, thrilling score by Hans Zimmer and fine performances by Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem. Not a fan of racing in general but this one was pretty solid. **4.0/5**
Anthony
June 28, 2025
8/10
A true blockbuster! Although predictable, and a little long, the movie works from start to finish as Brad Pitt brings major star power.
Manuel São Bento
June 30, 2025
8/10
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/f1-review-a-high-octane-triumph-of-technical-filmmaking/ "F1 is a technical and sensory triumph, a cinematic rollercoaster that throws viewers right into the heart of the action with rare intensity. Despite some narrative stumbles and a familiar structure, Joseph Kosinski's creatively bold and technically dazzling vision, Hans Zimmer's electrifying score, and a fully committed cast turn this blockbuster into one of the most exhilarating, ...
sandros
June 30, 2025
10/10
There is no need to say a lot about the movie, it was very very very nice. If you don't care about F1 but just casually like any competition just give it a go. It is really hard for me to watch a longer video without doing something else too but I watched the entire length of this movie without thinking anything about doing something else or eat or touching my phone. Some more thoughts if you already watched the movie and just want to read things others say but you really should not care about: ...
CinemaSerf
July 02, 2025
7/10
With Sir Lewis Hamilton and F1 media veteran Ian Holmes amongst those at the helm of this production, you can be certain that it’s going to be as an authentic story of all things F1 (can’t be bothered finding the trademark symbol) as you’re ever likely to see. It’s all about team “Ruben” (Javier Bardem) whose cars couldn’t beat an egg and so is looking at ending up broke! His remaining driver is British rookie “Joshua” (Damson Idris) but he’s nowhere near experienced enough to make any impact on...
Horseface
August 29, 2025
7/10
I am so glad I'm F1 illiterate. Even though I know basically nothing about this sport, I can still feel how unrealistic everything is. The opening scene had me going, "Yeah right. Calm down already." But really, it doesn't matter. This has the hallmarks of producer Jerry Bruckheimer, it's dumb and it's fun. It has to be somewhat dumb to be this much fun. Everytime there was a reference made to the '90s, I couldn't help but think that that, too, was Jerry's hayday. Con Air anyone? The Rock...
Noah Hart
September 30, 2025
10/10
Film is great. Top notch acting from all actors. Captures the essence of just how much dedication is need for the sport and how thrilling, exciting and also dangerous the sport is. Would recommend, 5 Stars!
Brent Marchant
December 27, 2025
6/10
I could beat around the bush about this one, but I won’t: If you’re looking for innocuous, mindless entertainment lacking in substance and riddled with clichés and implausibilities, all supported by admittedly impressive action-adventure cinematography, then this is the movie for you. Writer-director Joseph Kosinski has yet again created a picture that’s the perfect choice for those times when you just want to kick back, turn your brain off and let your consciousness be nurtured on a mind-numbin...
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Frequently Asked Questions
F1 was released in 2025.
F1 has a runtime of 2 hr 36 min (156 minutes).
F1 belongs to the following genres: Action, Drama.
F1 has a rating of 7.8/10 from 4,098 votes on TMDB.
In the United States, F1 is available to watch on: Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.