Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Ford v Ferrari is a high-octane, true‑story drama about American car designer Carroll Shelby and British driver Ken Miles as they race against time, corporate politics and the laws of physics to build the Ford GT40 and beat Enzo Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. With less than ninety days to change history, the unlikely duo push both machine and man to the limit, facing boardroom interference, personal demons and the brutal demands of endurance racing. Watching the film, you’ll be immersed in thunderous, tactile racing sequences — close-up cockpit footage, roaring V8s, and edge-of-your-seat pit stops — balanced by quieter, character-driven moments that reveal the friendship, stubbornness and sacrifice behind the speed. The pacing alternates between frenetic race scenes and tense strategy/boardroom drama, so you feel both the physical danger on track and the corporate pressure off it. Themes of innovation, loyalty and integrity run throughout: it’s as much about the art and engineering of building a revolutionary car as it is about two men fighting to be seen on their own terms. The drama is emotional and often inspiring, with moments of dry humor and human warmth that ground the spectacle. If you enjoy true‑life sports dramas, practical stunt filmmaking, and stories about unlikely partnerships and engineering triumphs, this film delivers thrilling visuals, emotional depth, and a satisfying underdog arc.

Actors: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal

Director: James Mangold

Runtime: 152 min

Genres: Action, Biography, Drama

81 /100 8.1 /10 8.1 /10