F1 (2025)
Kernel Score: 87% · 3,488 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Drama
Released: 2025-06-25
Runtime: 156 minutes
Is F1 worth watching?
Must-watch. Brad Pitt plays a veteran racer pulled out of retirement to mentor a young driver on an F1 team. The racing is loud, fast and thrilling on a big screen, and the story is easy to follow. A great crowd-pleaser.
Watch it if you
- like racing films
- enjoy a big-screen crowd-pleaser
- want a mentor-and-rookie story
Skip it if you
- don't care for motorsport
- want a deep, original plot
Best for: Cinema or big-screen night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch F1
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
F1 parents' guide: ages 9+
Parents need to know that F1 is a PG-13 racing drama about a comeback and mentorship, with high-speed peril and pervasive sponsor branding.
- Violence & scariness: Some — High-speed racing crashes and on-track danger create peril, but the emphasis is thrills rather than graphic injury.
- Language: Some — Expect some profanity in the competitive, high-pressure racing environment, consistent with the PG-13 rating.
- Products & purchases: Some — The Formula One setting is saturated with real-world sponsor logos and brand presence throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like F1
If you liked F1, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) — 88%: Racing drama about rival teams and obsession with speed.
- Rush (2013) — 85%: Intense true-story drama of two Formula 1 rivals.
- Senna (2010) — 90%: Documentary about one of racing's great drivers.
- Gran Turismo (2023) — 86%: Underdog racing story based on real events.
- Grand Prix (1966) — 80%: Classic Formula 1 film.
- Only the Brave (2017) — 84%: Brotherhood and bravery against huge odds.
Director
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes
- Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce
- Javier Bardem as Ruben Cervantes
- Kerry Condon as Kate McKenna
- Tobias Menzies as Peter Banning
- Kim Bodnia as Kaspar Smolinski
- Sarah Niles as Bernadette
- Will Merrick as Nickleby
- Joseph Balderrama as Fazio
- Abdul Salis as Dodge
F1 FAQ
Is F1 worth watching?
Must-watch. Brad Pitt plays a veteran racer pulled out of retirement to mentor a young driver on an F1 team. The racing is loud, fast and thrilling on a big screen, and the story is easy to follow. A great crowd-pleaser.
Where can I watch F1?
In the US you can stream F1 on Apple TV and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is F1 OK for kids?
F1 is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 9+. Parents need to know that F1 is a PG-13 racing drama about a comeback and mentorship, with high-speed peril and pervasive sponsor branding.
What movies are like F1?
If you liked F1, try Ford v Ferrari, Rush, Senna and Gran Turismo.