Gran Turismo (2023)
Kernel Score: 86% · 3,292 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: 2023-08-09
Runtime: 135 minutes
Is Gran Turismo worth watching?
Worth watching. A teenage gamer becomes a real racing driver in a true-ish crowd-pleaser. It's formulaic, but the racing is well shot, David Harbour is solid, and it works as a feel-good sports story even if you've never played the game.
Watch it if you
- like underdog sports movies
- enjoy well-shot racing scenes
- want an upbeat, uncomplicated watch
Skip it if you
- want accuracy or depth
- dislike formulaic underdog plots
Best for: Casual movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Gran Turismo
- Stream: Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.
Gran Turismo parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Gran Turismo is a PG-13 true-story sports drama about a teen gamer who becomes a professional racecar driver.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes high-speed racing crashes and peril inherent to motorsport.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Gran Turismo
If you liked Gran Turismo, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Ford v Ferrari (2019) — 88%: Racing drama with great performances and a fierce rivalry
- Rush (2013) — 85%: Intense true story of two rival drivers
- F1 (2025) — 87%: Big-budget racing film with real-track thrills
- Grand Prix (1966) — 80%: Classic racing film with real track footage
- Big George Foreman (2023) — 86%: Feel-good true-story sports drama
- Italian Race (2016) — 87%: Racing drama about passion and family
Director
Cast
- Archie Madekwe as Jann Mardenborough
- David Harbour as Jack Salter
- Orlando Bloom as Danny Moore
- Djimon Hounsou as Steve Mardenborough
- Darren Barnet as Matty Davis
- Maeve Courtier-Lilley as Audrey
- Geri Halliwell-Horner as Lesley Mardenborough
- Daniel Puig as Coby Mardenborough
- Josha Stradowski as Nicholas Capa
- Thomas Kretschmann as Patrice Capa
Gran Turismo FAQ
Is Gran Turismo worth watching?
Worth watching. A teenage gamer becomes a real racing driver in a true-ish crowd-pleaser. It's formulaic, but the racing is well shot, David Harbour is solid, and it works as a feel-good sports story even if you've never played the game.
Where can I watch Gran Turismo?
In the US you can stream Gran Turismo on Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Gran Turismo OK for kids?
Gran Turismo is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Gran Turismo is a PG-13 true-story sports drama about a teen gamer who becomes a professional racecar driver.
What movies are like Gran Turismo?
If you liked Gran Turismo, try Ford v Ferrari, Rush, F1 and Grand Prix.