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F1: The Movie

F1: The Movie

Let's ride.

2025155 minPG-13Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
Director
Joseph Kosinski
Starring
Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon

Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

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Highlights

What stands out about F1: The Movie?

F1: The Movie earns 11 badges, led by Oscar Winner and Top 5% of films.

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  • Rank
  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is F1: The Movie worth watching?

F1: The Movie's Midcredits score is the 95th percentile of all films, from 2.5M ratings across 6 sources. 86% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

95th percentile

Better received than 95% of films

96th percentile among Drama95th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)91st
Approval (how many liked it)96th

75 /100

91st percentile of all films

93rd percentile among Drama90th percentile among 2020s

Critics 68 · Audience 76

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

86% liked it

96th percentile of all films

96th percentile among Drama95th percentile among 2020s
86% rated it 7–1014% rated it 1–6

Critics 82% · Audience 97%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

1 Oscars won · 3 Oscar noms · 16 wins / 83 noms overall

  • WonAcademy Awards· Best Sound
  • NominatedAcademy Awards· Best Achievement in Film Editing

99th percentile

2.5M ratings across platforms

99th percentile among Drama99th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26Up 22% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$200M
Opening weekend$57M
Domestic gross$190M
Worldwide gross$634M

Returned 3.2× its budget — 99th percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

A visually spectacular, high-octane action movie that prioritizes thrills over realism.

Fans praised

  • Immersive cockpit cinematography and visceral race sequences
  • Hans Zimmer's thrilling, pulse-pounding score
  • Brad Pitt's charismatic, star-powered performance

Detractors panned

  • Generic, predictable underdog plot with zero originality
  • Ridiculous, rule-breaking racing that insults F1 authenticity
  • Shallow characters and cringe-worthy dialogue

What stands out

Cinematography88

Stunning cockpit POV, dynamic track coverage, immersive IMAX photography

Effects and spectacle82

Thrilling practical racing footage; some CGI visible but seamless integration of real F1 cars

Sound and musicDivisive80

Hans Zimmer's driving, emotional score praised; some feel music drowns engine sounds

ActingDivisive72

Brad Pitt's charismatic, laid-back persona elevates thin material; supporting cast called solid but uneven

TensionDivisive70

Edge-of-seat race scenes create genuine suspense despite predictable outcomes

CharactersDivisive40

Stock tropes: washed-up veteran, hot-headed rookie, forced love interest; little depth or development

Plot and storyDivisive30

Extremely predictable underdog redemption arc; nonsensical F1 rule-breaking erodes stakes

Originality20

Direct copy of Top Gun: Maverick structure and sports-cliché beat sheet

Preferred by

Women vs men

Preferred by Men

Men scored it 11 points higher than women.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Under-30s vs over-30s 6 points apart
  • Critics vs users 3 points apart
  • US vs non-US 3 points apart

Watch experience

What is F1: The Movie like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Fun ride: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want a fun ride.

It is intense, has a few laughs and leaves you fired up.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Nothing out of the ordinary.

What it feels like

Fun ride.

The answer rests on this: Moods
ThrillingTriumphantMelancholic
Heaviest: throughout
Wry humor: Amused and slightly dry about it.
Register
Adventurous · 11% of filmsSentimental · 8% of filmsEpic · 2% of films: Vast in scale: big landscapes, big stakes, a long span.
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its underdog story straight with earnest emotion and high-octane spectacle, never winking at the audience despite corny moments.
The rideThe film maintains a consistently high-energy, race-driven tension punctuated by quieter, reflective beats, with the emotional peak arriving at the final victory.
StructureThe story unfolds chronologically over a single F1 season, with a clear beginning (return), middle (races and conflicts), and end (final race and resolution).

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Fired up.

The answer rests on this: Rousing · 10% of filmsFeel-good
Why it leaves you this wayThe triumphant final race and character resolutions leave you fired up and smiling, with a warm sense of hope and achievement.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Rags
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3% (this title): Underdog triumph 2% (this title) · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Rags to riches: A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition. · Underdog triumph: Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).

3% of films fit this archetype

with Rebirth underneath

Why this archetypeSonny Hayes, a washed-up former F1 star, returns to save a struggling team and reclaim his greatness; the story follows his underdog rise through the season.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfPurposeSelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4% (this title)
  • Self 22% (this title): Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% (this title) · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% (this title) · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Self

Purpose · 9% of filmsRedemption · 6% of films: Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Loyalty · 4% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Dual lead
How it treats its themeThe film explores a broken man rediscovering a reason to race and to connect, anchored by loyalty to an old friend and a chance to make amends.
StanceThe film unambiguously celebrates purpose and redemption through Sonny's comeback and the team's collective victory, treating the sport with earnest reverence.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanIn transitStylized realism
Orchestral modernElectronicForeground music · hybrid
SettingThe high-pressure, glamorous world of international Formula One racing, spanning circuits from Silverstone to Abu Dhabi.
MusicReviews note Hans Zimmer's score as emotionally driving, blending percussion and synth with the roar of engines.

Content guide

Is F1: The Movie okay for kids?

PG-13

F1: The Movie is rated PG-13: “Rated PG-13 for strong language, and action” (MPAA). As of October 5, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (33/100), sexual content at mild (30/100), language at moderate (57/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (33/100) and frightening material at moderate (52/100). Overall it is heavier than 53% of PG-13-rated films.

Ratings in 49 other countries
  • UK12A
  • Canada14A
  • AustraliaM
  • Germany12
  • FranceTP
  • IrelandPG
  • New ZealandM
  • JapanG
  • South Korea12
  • Brazil12
  • ArgentinaATP
  • Austria8
  • BGC
  • CLTE+7
  • Czechia12+
  • Denmark11
  • FinlandK-12
  • GreeceK
  • Hong KongIIA
  • Hungary12
  • ID13+
  • IndiaU/A 16+
  • IsraelAll
  • Italy6+
  • LTN-13
  • LU12
  • LV12+
  • MexicoB
  • MOB
  • MY18SG
  • Netherlands9
  • Norway9
  • PhilippinesPG
  • Poland12
  • PortugalM/12
  • PRPG-13
  • RO12
  • Russia16+
  • SingaporePG13
  • SK12
  • South Africa13
  • Spain12
  • Sweden11
  • Switzerland12
  • Taiwan6+
  • TH13
  • Türkiye13A
  • UA12+
  • VIPG-13
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 33% of all filmsHeavier than 53% of PG-13-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 28%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 52%
Profanity
Moderate
heavy for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 83%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 56%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 59%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is language, heavier than 83% of PG-13-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does F1: The Movie have?

MovieCove's classifier found 2 depicted content warnings in F1: The Movie: Gore or body horror (mild), Medical procedures (mild). 1 more is mentioned only, in dialogue or backstory: Addiction or relapse. Each is backed by a verbatim quote from the parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

MildGore or body horrorMedical procedures
MentionedAddiction or relapse

Mentioned: referenced in dialogue or backstory, not shown in the story’s present.

Cast and crew

Who is in F1: The Movie?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Brad Pitt
as Sonny Hayes
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Damson Idris
as Joshua Pearce
Best so far: Their highest-reaching film role to date — the title is too recent to say more.
Javier Bardem
as Ruben Cervantes
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Kerry Condon
as Kate McKenna
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Tobias Menzies
as Peter Banning
Best so far: Their highest-reaching film role to date — the title is too recent to say more.
Kim Bodnia
as Kaspar Smolinski
Sarah Niles
as Bernadette
Best so far: Their highest-reaching film role to date — the title is too recent to say more.
Will Merrick
as Nickleby
Joseph Balderrama
as Fazio
Best so far: Their highest-reaching film role to date — the title is too recent to say more.
Abdul Salis
as Dodge

Crew

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