F1 The Movie
Action, Drama, Thrill, Intense
| Director | Joseph Kosinski |
|---|---|
| Cast | Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Shea Whigham, Sarah Niles, Samson Kayo |
| Release dates | June 27, 2025 |
| Runtime | 2hr 35m |
| Language | English |
| Producers | Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Lewis Hamilton, Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Chad Oman |
| Production Company | Apple Studios, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Plan B Entertainment, Monolith, Pictures, Dawn Apollo Films |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Pictures, Apple Original Films |
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F1 The Movie
Official Synopsis: From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film F1® The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time FORMULA 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Chad Oman.
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.
F1® The Movie also stars Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, and Javier Bardem, and has been shot during actual Grand Prix weekends as the team competes against the titans of the sport.
Kosinski directs from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger. The film is executive produced by Daniel Lupi. Collaborating with Kosinski behind the scenes are his creative team, including director of photography Claudio Miranda, production designers Mark Tildesley and Ben Munro, editor Stephen Mirrione, costume designer Julian Day, casting director Lucy Bevan and composer Hans Zimmer.
Apple Original Films Presents a Monolith Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer / Plan B Entertainment / Dawn Apollo Films Production, A Film by Joseph Kosinski, F1® The Movie, distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, in theaters and IMAX nationwide on June 27, 2025 and internationally beginning 25 June 2025.
Prime Video : Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed into leading a struggling Formula 1® team-and mentoring a young hotshot driver-while chasing one last chance at redemption.
F1 THE MOVIE – A Movie Meant for the Big Screen
This movie was truly made for the big screen. Unfortunately, I was one of the unlucky people who missed the chance to watch it in theaters. It had always been on my wishlist, but somehow I never got around to watching it. Recently, as I started hearing that the F1 racing season is beginning soon, I finally decided to watch it — and I realized I had missed a real gem.
To be honest, I have never followed F1 racing seriously. I’ve only watched a few scenes of Formula 1 and MotoGP before. I don’t really know the rules, how the seasons work, or much about the sport itself. I just know that Formula 1 cars are considered the fastest cars in the world.
When I started the movie, I thought Brad Pitt’s character would struggle to enter F1 after MotoGP. But the filmmakers surprised me with a smart storyline — they presented him as a retired driver making a comeback. That idea perfectly matches Brad Pitt’s age, and it feels very believable. He carries so much charm on screen. Throughout the film, he dominates every scene with his presence. Along with him, his teammate and the rest of the team also performed their roles very well. Every actor felt natural and convincing.
Even though I didn’t watch it in theaters, I enjoyed it on my desktop monitor in 4K resolution with Dolby Atmos sound. My Dolby subscription was truly worth it for this film. The camera work, cinematography, VFX, and color grading were impressive. But what stood out the most was the background music. Many cinema lovers already know Hans Zimmer, one of the finest and most popular music composers. His contribution to this film adds so much intensity and emotion. The movie really feels like something designed for a full theater experience.
As for the story — maybe this is a small spoiler, but not really — it follows a classic racing formula. You can kind of guess that the main character will win in the end. Still, the journey is what makes it enjoyable.
This movie also carried the responsibility of introducing F1 rules to viewers like me who are not regular fans of the sport. The makers did a good job of balancing entertainment with basic explanations, making it easier for non-F1 audiences to connect with the story. Professional F1 fans might have a different opinion, especially about how certain rules are presented or slightly manipulated for dramatic effect. But for casual viewers, watching Sonny Hayes strategically bend situations and command his team adds excitement and highlights his intelligence.
Overall, I genuinely regret not watching it in theaters. It was truly an experience meant for the big screen. I highly recommend watching this movie in theaters, or at least on the biggest screen possible with a good sound system to fully enjoy it.
