7 Movies About Racing and Cool Cars

"Drivers on the Drive" / Manta Manta - Part Two

• 2023
• Germany
• Comedy, Action, Adventure
• Director: Til Schweiger
• Cast: Til Schweiger, Tina Ruland, Michael Kessler, Luna Schweiger, Tim Oliver Schulz
• IMDb Rating: 3.5
• MyShows Rating: 3.02

In the past, Berti was a fearless race car driver, but now he owns a small auto repair shop that’s on the verge of bankruptcy. To save his business, he decides to enter the prestigious “Race of Generations” and win the cash prize. The only problem is that he doesn’t have a suitable car, and his younger rivals are ready to leave the veteran in the dust. However, Bertie is confident that his experience and the tenacity of a ’90s racer will help him get back on the track and prove that it’s too early to count him out.

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“Ziga: Full Throttle”

• 2025
• Russia
• Action, Drama
• Director: Natasha Kalenova
• Cast: Valentin Antsiferov, Yaroslav Mogilnikov, Sergey Shakurov, Sofya Arzhanikh, Andrey Sokolov
• IMDb Rating: 4.5
• MyShows Rating: 3.57

Lesha had never been interested in drifting until one day he found his grandfather’s car in an abandoned garage—an old “Zhiguli” that was a true family heirloom to him. Selling the car seemed like the easiest way to help his family, who desperately needed money, but everything changes when he meets the popular blogger Shkurny. He offers Lesha an unusual deal: lose a race against him in his grandfather’s car on live TV and receive a large reward in return.

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“Fast & Furious 10” / Fast X

• 2023
• USA
• Action, Crime, Thriller
• Director: Louis Leterrier
• Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jason Momoa, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris
• IMDb Rating: 5.7
• MyShows Rating: 3.61

After defeating Brazilian drug lord Hernan Reyes, Dominic Toretto and his crew become the target of Reyes’s son, Dante, who has been plotting his revenge for years. He sets up a series of traps around the world to destroy Dominic’s life and get to his family. As the crew tries to stop Dante, Toretto must not only save his loved ones but also protect his son, who has become the new enemy’s primary target.

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“Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia”

• 2024
• France, Italy, United Kingdom
• Drama, Historical
• Director: Stefano Mordini
• Cast: Daniel Brühl, Riccardo Scamarcio, Hailee Bennett, Bruno Guerri, Volker Bruch
• IMDb Rating: 5.8
• MyShows Rating: 3.39

In 1983, during the World Rally Championship, the Italian Lancia team, led by Cesare Fiorio, takes on the season’s favorite—the Audi factory team, whose all-wheel-drive cars are considered virtually unbeatable. Despite a limited budget and less powerful cars, Lancia’s engineers and drivers rely on tactics, experience, and unconventional solutions to compete for the championship title.

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“Ferrari” / Ferrari

• 2023
• USA, Italy, UK, Saudi Arabia
• Drama, Historical
• Director: Michael Mann
• Cast: Adam Driver, Penélope Cruz, Shailene Woodley, Gabriele Leone, Jack O’Connell
• IMDb Rating: 6.4
• MyShows Rating: 3.53

In 1957, Ferrari is going through a severe crisis. Enzo Ferrari tries to save the company from bankruptcy while dealing with a family tragedy following the death of his son and a strained relationship with his wife, Laura. His last hope lies in the legendary Mille Miglia race, a victory in which could change the company’s future.

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“Gran Turismo”

• 2023
• USA
• Action, Drama, Adventure
• Director: Neill Blomkamp
• Cast: Archie Madekwe, Orlando Bloom, David Harbour, Nikhil Parmar, Maeve Courtière-Lilly
• IMDb Rating: 7.1
• MyShows Rating: 4.31

The film is based on the true story of Yann Mardenborough—a teenager who was passionate about the Gran Turismo racing simulator and unexpectedly got the chance to become a real race car driver. After winning the GT Academy program, he undergoes rigorous training under the guidance of former driver Jack Salter and takes to the professional racetracks. To prove that virtual skills can translate to real-world racing, Yann must overcome the skepticism of those around him, endure serious challenges, and fight for a spot in the world of motorsports.

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"Formula 1" / F1

• 2025
• USA
• Action, Drama
• Director: Joseph Kosinski
• Cast: Brad Pitt, Demson Idris, Kerry Condon, Javier Bardem, Tobias Menzies
• IMDb Rating: 7.6
• MyShows Rating: 4.47

In the past, talented driver Sonny Hayes was forced to retire from Formula 1 after a serious accident. Many years later, his former teammate invites him to return to the championship to help save the underdog APXGP team. Sonny becomes the mentor to young racer Joshua Pierce, but a rivalry soon flares up between them. To succeed, the protagonists must overcome their differences and join forces to challenge the championship’s strongest teams.

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