A relentless 1970s rivalry between two Formula 1 drivers becomes an earnest, gritty, and epic battle for survival.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on true events.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 25, 2026.
Moderate sex and nudity, and some violence, about what an R should carry.
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In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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