The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,648 TMDB ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2019-08-08
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch The Art of Racing in the Rain
- Stream: Netflix, Disney+, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
The Art of Racing in the Rain parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Art of Racing in the Rain is a PG family drama narrated by a dog reflecting on his owner's life and career as a race-car driver.
- Violence & scariness: A little — PG-rated family drama with car racing but no significant violence indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- A Dog's Purpose (2017) — 87%
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- A Dog's Way Home (2019) — 83%
- Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story (2005) — 79%
- The Longest Ride (2015) — 86%
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Director
Cast
- Kevin Costner as Enzo (voice)
- Milo Ventimiglia as Denny Swift
- Amanda Seyfried as Avery "Eve" Swift
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Zoë Swift
- Lily Dodsworth-Evans as 17-Year-Old Zoë
- Ian Lake as Mike
- Martin Donovan as Maxwell
- Kathy Baker as Trish
- McKinley Belcher III as Mark Finn
- Andres Joseph as Tony
The Art of Racing in the Rain FAQ
Is The Art of Racing in the Rain good?
The Art of Racing in the Rain has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Art of Racing in the Rain?
In the US you can stream The Art of Racing in the Rain on Netflix, Disney+ and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Art of Racing in the Rain OK for kids?
The Art of Racing in the Rain is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Art of Racing in the Rain is a PG family drama narrated by a dog reflecting on his owner's life and career as a race-car driver.
What movies are like The Art of Racing in the Rain?
If you liked The Art of Racing in the Rain, try A Dog's Purpose, Fluke, A Dog's Journey and A Dog's Way Home.