The Verdict
"Driven by Brad Pitt's laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski's kinetic direction,F1 The Moviebrings vintage cool across the finish line."
"Fueled by Brad Pitt’s effortless charisma,F1 The Movie, is a velociously loud and exceedingly exciting motion picture that deserves to be experienced on the biggest screen possible."
Movie Review and Other Insights
F1 The Movie is a visionary Action, Drama, Sports film directed by the acclaimed Joseph Kosinski (Jerry Bruckheimer). Released in theaters on Jun 27, 2025, Wide, this cinematic experience offers a fresh take on the classic narrative. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, the film features a runtime of 2h 35m.
The story follows dubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition--and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone. Leading the cast are star performers Joseph Kosinski, Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, who bring depth and intensity to their roles.
Rated PG-13 for Strong Language|Action, F1 The Movie delivers a Dolby Atmos audio experience presented in a Digital 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Critics have praised the film, stating: "Driven by Brad Pitt's laidback magnetism and sporting a souped-up engine courtesy of Joseph Kosinski's kinetic direction,F1 The Moviebrings vintage cool across the finish line."
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Critic Reviews
"F1 loves blurring after-images, retina-stabbing lights, decal numbers, logos, stats, on-screen charts, night skies full of endless fireworks and the polished gleam of stationary state-of-the-art racing cars."
"All eyes on Brad Pitt as he takes Formula One for a spin and makes sure we never lose sight of what’s human and striving behind the wheel."
"The cars may be the stars, but the camera team, led by Top Gun: Maverick cinematographer Claudio Miranda, are the wizards who keep the wheels turning."
"Easily the best sports film of the year and firmly establishes Joseph Kosinski is one of the most consistent and skilled filmmakers of his generation."
"F1 adds another one to the Formula One win column."
"F1: The Movie is a well-made racing film, featuring impeccable driving scenes and fine performances all around, but which is sadly lacking in its human element."
Audience Reviews
The F1 movie was absolutely incredible! It delivered one of the best movie experiences I’ve had in a long time. Sitting in the Ford X seats made it feel even more immersive — like I was right in the middle of the action. I would rewatch this movie anytime, over and over again. It was fun, exciting, and completely engaging from start to finish. I loved every minute of it. I think everyone should see this movie. I definitely recommend it!
Was lovely to see bway on film and in a theater filled with an audience . B way needs to do this more often . Film was as good as play on bway.
Definitely one of the top 3 in my book for the year. Incredible cinematography and sound design. Editing is next level too. After seeing some VFX breakdowns, wow. Great work by everyone. Hans Zimmer slaps too.
Great movie! Well done! Other than a couple of corny moments it’s pretty well written, acted, and put together. It’s a great race movie!
Great ensemble cast. Javier Bardem forever.
Very long film. But, interesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was F1 The Movie released?
F1 The Movie hit theaters on Jun 27, 2025, Wide. It became available for streaming on Aug 22, 2025.
How long is the movie and what is the genre?
The film has a runtime of 2h 35m. It falls under the Action, Drama, Sports genre, featuring a sound mix in Dolby Atmos.
Who is the director of F1 The Movie?
The movie is directed by Joseph Kosinski. The script was penned by Ehren Kruger.
Who are the main actors in F1 The Movie?
The top billed cast includes:
- Joseph Kosinski as Director
- Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes
- Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce
- Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes
- Kerry Condon as Kate McKenna
Why is F1 The Movie rated PG-13?
It is rated PG-13 (Strong Language|Action)
Which studio produced the movie?
F1 The Movie was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films and distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About the movie
NEWDubbed "the greatest that never was," Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1's most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he's a nomadic racer-for-hire when he's approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He'll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team's hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny's past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition--and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
- Director
- Joseph Kosinski
- Producers
- Jerry Bruckheimer, Joseph Kosinski, Lewis Hamilton, Brad Pitt, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Chad Oman
- Screenwriter
- Ehren Kruger
- Distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Production
- Jerry Bruckheimer Films
- Genre
- Action, Drama, Sports
- Release Date
- Jun 27, 2025, Wide
- Run Time
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- PG-13
- Sound Mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Aspect Ratio
- Digital 2.39:1