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Formula 1 · Apple Original Feature Films

2025 155 min PG-13
Critic8.9
Action Drama Sport
Apple TV+ Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

A former Formula 1 driver comes out of retirement to mentor a promising rookie teammate at the fictional APXGP team in high-stakes Grand Prix racing.
Story 8.5
Acting 9.1
Direction 9.5
Cinematography 9.7
Music 9.2
Pacing 8.8
Originality 8.4
Emotional Impact 8.7
Overall 8.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.9 /10

Unrivaled Technical Immersion

The cockpit camera technology puts viewers directly in the driver's seat, capturing intense G-forces and velocity like never before.

Terrific On-Screen Mentorship

Brad Pitt and Damson Idris display dynamic chemistry, grounding the high-tech speed with genuine human friction and respect.

Pros

  • Revolutionary cockpit camera cinematography
  • Authentic integration with real Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends
  • Exceptional performances by Brad Pitt and Damson Idris

Cons

  • Underdog comeback plot follows familiar sports movie beats
  • High intensity pacing may feel overwhelming in standard formats
Verdict Joseph Kosinski delivers a exhilarating, visually groundbreaking sports masterpiece that sets a new gold standard for motor racing cinema.

AI Review

An immersive, high-velocity sports drama capturing the intensity, danger, and passion of modern Formula 1 racing.

Joseph Kosinski delivers a exhilarating, visually groundbreaking sports masterpiece that sets a new gold standard for motor racing cinema.

Essential viewing in IMAX 70mm or Dolby Cinema to experience the full visceral sound design and speed.

Awards

Academy Awards

Best Picture · Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Sound · Won

BAFTA Awards

Best Cinematography · Nominated

Timeline

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Status
Development

Acquired by Apple Studios in 2022 following a high-profile studio bidding war.

Principal photography

Began filming at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix in July 2023 and concluded in Abu Dhabi in December 2024.

Post-production

Completed in spring 2025 with extensive audio mixing and IMAX formatting.

Academy Awards

Best Picture Nominated

Academy Awards

Best Sound Won

BAFTA Awards

Best Cinematography Nominated

Production

Development

Acquired by Apple Studios in 2022 following a high-profile studio bidding war.

Principal photography

Began filming at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix in July 2023 and concluded in Abu Dhabi in December 2024.

Post-production

Completed in spring 2025 with extensive audio mixing and IMAX formatting.

Streaming

Apple TV+ Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Brad Pitt Sonny Hayes
Damson Idris Joshua 'Noah' Pearce
Kerry Condon Kate McKenna
Javier Bardem Ruben Cervantes
Tobias Menzies Peter Banning
Kim Bodnia Kaspar Molinski
Sarah Niles Bernadette Pearce
Shea Whigham Chip Hart
Callie Cooke Jodie
Lewis Hamilton Himself

Characters

Sonny Hayes Brad Pitt
Joshua 'Noah' Pearce Damson Idris
Kate McKenna Kerry Condon
Ruben Cervantes Javier Bardem
Peter Banning Tobias Menzies
Kaspar Molinski Kim Bodnia
Bernadette Pearce Sarah Niles
Chip Hart Shea Whigham
Jodie Callie Cooke
Himself Lewis Hamilton

Crew

Joseph Kosinski Director
Ehren Kruger Screenwriter
Jerry Bruckheimer Producer
Brad Pitt Producer
Lewis Hamilton Producer
Hans Zimmer Composer
Claudio Miranda Cinematographer
Stephen Mirrione Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. APXGP Apex Theme — Hans Zimmer
  2. Grid Formation — Hans Zimmer
  3. Overdrive (Final Lap) — Hans Zimmer

Trivia

  • Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton served as a lead producer and advisor to ensure authenticity in racing physics and driver interactions.
  • Brad Pitt and Damson Idris drove specially modified Formula 2 cars fitted with full F1 aerodynamic bodywork during actual Grand Prix weekends.
  • Director Joseph Kosinski and cinematographer Claudio Miranda utilized custom lightweight 6K camera rigs mounted directly inside the race car cockpits, pioneering technology previously developed for Top Gun: Maverick.

Quotes

"You've never seen G-forces like this."

"Redefine your limits, or the track will do it for you."

Goofs

  • In telemetry readout displays during pit lane sequences, the tire temperature metrics fluctuate briefly out of chronological sequence.

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