Grand Prix (1966)
Kernel Score: 80% · 216 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Drama
Released: 1966-12-21
Runtime: 176 minutes
Where to watch Grand Prix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The most daring drivers in the world have gathered to compete for the 1966 Formula One championship. After a spectacular wreck in the first of a series of races, American wheelman Pete Aron is dropped by his sponsor. Refusing to quit, he joins a Japanese racing team. While juggling his career with a torrid love affair involving an ex-teammate's wife, Pete must also contend with Jean-Pierre Sarti, a French contestant who has previously won two world titles.
Grand Prix parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this 1966 racing drama includes a fatal-risk car crash and a subplot involving an extramarital affair.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A spectacular racing wreck and other high-speed crashes create real danger and peril.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — A torrid affair with a teammate's wife is a central subplot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- James Garner as Pete Aron
- Eva Marie Saint as Louise Frederickson
- Yves Montand as Jean-Pierre Sarti
- Toshirō Mifune as Izō Yamura
- Brian Bedford as Scott Stoddard
- Jessica Walter as Pat Stoddard
- Antonio Sabàto as Nino Barlini
- Françoise Hardy as Lisa
- Adolfo Celi as Agostini Manetta
- Claude Dauphin as Hugo Simon
Grand Prix FAQ
Is Grand Prix good?
Grand Prix has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 216 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Grand Prix?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Grand Prix OK for kids?
Grand Prix is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this 1966 racing drama includes a fatal-risk car crash and a subplot involving an extramarital affair.
What movies are like Grand Prix?
If you liked Grand Prix, try Ford v Ferrari, Rush, F1 and Gran Turismo.