Senna
Ayrton Senna, Reginaldo Leme, John Bisignano
A documentary on Brazilian Formula One racing driver Ayrton Senna, who won the F1 world championship three times before his death at age 34.
Why you'll love it
This documentary follows the life and career of Brazilian Formula 1 racing driver Ayrton Senna, with real footage of open-wheel racing.
Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
Why you'll love it
Although focused on the Le Mans 24-hour race, the film includes scenes of open-wheel racing and provides a look into the racing world of the 1960s.
Rush
Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde
James Hunt and Niki Lauda, two extremely skilled Formula One racers, have an intense rivalry with each other. However, it is their enmity that pushes them to their limits.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the intense rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt and Niki Lauda, featuring thrilling open-wheel racing scenes.
Grand Prix
James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand
American Grand Prix driver Pete Aron is fired by his Jordan-BRM racing team after a crash at Monaco that injures his British teammate, Scott Stoddard.
Why you'll love it
This classic film is centered around the Formula 1 World Championship, featuring authentic racing scenes and a deep dive into the lives of drivers.
Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall
A young hot-shot stock car driver gets his chance to compete at the top level.
Why you'll love it
While it focuses on NASCAR rather than Formula 1, the movie includes intense racing scenes that capture the spirit of open-wheel racing.