Ford v Ferrari
Ford v Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari

2019Movie153 minEnglish

American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

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IMDb8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users94%
Director: James MangoldGenres: Action, Biography, Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

American car designer Carroll Shelby and British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and their own personal demons to develop a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company. They aim to defeat the dominant Ferrari team at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. The film chronicles their intense journey, the high stakes of the competition, and the personal sacrifices made in pursuit of automotive glory. It's a story of innovation, friendship, and the relentless drive to win against all odds.

Critical Reception

Ford v Ferrari was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its thrilling action sequences, compelling performances from its lead actors, and faithfulness to the spirit of the real-life story. Reviewers praised its blend of historical drama and visceral racing, making it accessible and engaging for both car enthusiasts and general audiences. The film was a commercial success, resonating with audiences who appreciated its character-driven narrative and spectacular automotive set pieces.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and thrilling racing sequences that capture the intensity of the sport.
  • Strong performances from Matt Damon and Christian Bale, who embody their roles with depth and charisma.
  • An engaging and well-paced narrative that balances historical accuracy with dramatic storytelling.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised the film's exciting race scenes and the strong chemistry between Matt Damon and Christian Bale. Many found the movie to be a thrilling and well-made sports drama that effectively captured the passion and danger of motorsport.

Awards & Accolades

Won 2 Academy Awards (Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing) and was nominated for Best Picture. It also received nominations for Golden Globe Awards and BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The film features an impressive collection of genuine vintage cars, with many of the actual vehicles used in the 1960s races appearing on screen.

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9 reviews
rsanek

rsanek

Liked this guy! I guess hard to go wrong with two such great actors (I'm especially a fan of Bale). Appreciated that the ending wasn't some classic everything-ends-up-working-out.
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overall : The captivating story of Ford v Ferrari is incredible unto itself, but powerful performance and outstanding directing elevate its rich story to masterful heights.** The fascinating and inspiring story of the Ford Motor Compan...
tmdb92312096

tmdb92312096

Exactly what you'd expect from a movie featuring Led Zeplin in its trailer (+1 star for Christian Bale's compelling performance).
SierraKiloBravo

SierraKiloBravo

Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/IByQpyGV9Lg Despite not being a big fan of track car racing - I’m more of a rally man - the chance to see Matt Damon and Christian Bale lead in a true life story attracted m...
JPV852

JPV852

Well made sports-racing movie with excellent acting by Damon and Bale (no surprise there) and the racing sequences were great, not to mention the sound design. Kind of was concerned there wouldn't be enough story to fill the nearly 2.5 hour...
Gimly

Gimly

I think _Ford v Ferrari_ suffers from mismarketing. I don't mean that it was poorly marketed, and that the trailers made it look bad or anything. Just that it was marketed inaccurately. When I was keeping myself abreast of this project, it ...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

I never expected a sports film, let alone one based on a true story, to impress me so damn much. James Mangold offers one of the best, if not the best sports movie ever. With award-worthy performances from both Christian Bale and Matt Damon...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

_**I'd have preferred to see Michael Mann's version, but this is an impressive and heartfelt study of friendship and triumph**_ >_Next year, Ferrari's ass is mine._ - Carroll Shelby, after losing to Ferrari in the 1964 World Sports C...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

A biography on American underdogs from a blue-collar industry with notable actors, an impressive production team, and an inspiring story; did someone say Oscars? Whatever its intent, ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is an impressive biopic that rarely stra...