Rush

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Rush

R

2013

2h 3m

Drama

Action

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In the mid-1970s, charismatic English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) share an intense rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than gas-filled, rolling bombs, Hunt and Lauda burn up the track, all the while pushing themselves to the breaking point of physical and mental endurance. Meanwhile, the women (Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara) in their lives can only watch as both drivers risk death with every lap.

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Critics Consensus

A sleek, slick, well-oiled machine, Rush is a finely crafted sports drama with exhilarating race sequences and strong performances from Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

09/14/2022

Howard creates a persuasive sense of the time and place, and the race sequences are impressively mounted. This is thrillingly tense stuff, even if you know how the story panned out.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/06/2017

C

While it has its moments of sentimentality, the film as a whole is rather shallow and fails to capture the soul of either man.

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Larushka Ivan-Zadeh

metro.co.uk

09/05/2017

4/5

This thrilling drama is no more for petrol-heads only than Titanic is solely of interest to historic ship enthusiasts.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

07/28/2025

4/5

Technically sound in every way and employing today's quality of visual effects, "Rush" chisels its own place on that Mount Rushmore of racing films as an instant classic.

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Rachel Wagner

Rachel's Reviews (YouTube)

07/03/2025

3.5/5

it works as a friendship rivalry story more than as a racing movie

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

08/10/2023

4/5

…an excellent two-man biopic from a literate Peter Morgan script…

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Adelay C

@27adeco 1d

As an F1 fan, this movie is the best representation of the spirit and a thrilling watch! Bruhn and Hemsworth nail the personalities of Lauda and Hunt, and the racing sequences are both accurate and very well done. Even if you’re not into cars and speed, this is stop a good one. Rest in peace Lauda and Hunt!

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Brayden G

@DeadShotVibe802 4d

Not a bad movie but it was alright

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Eye C

@ECinc Aug 17

I can’t relate with Hunt, my form of viewing life is more like Lauda. Very interesting movie, so well done.

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Jay W

@RT52162311 Jul 24

This movie restored my faith in Chris Hemsworth as an actor and Ron Howard as a director. I'm no expert in racecars, but I do enjoy a good sports movie. And this one understands the most important aspect of a good sports movie, it isn't about the sport, it is about the characters. And the professional/ competitive rivalry that these two very different athletes have is what made this story so engaging. Now Ron Howard, just do the same thing with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson and I will be first in line for opening night.

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Faiz S

@RT19049740 Jul 1

I watched *Rush* without expecting much, but it turned out to be one of the best sports dramas I've seen. The movie isn't just about Formula 1—it's about ambition, rivalry, ego, and the different ways people chase success. Chris Hemsworth was fantastic as James Hunt, and Daniel Brühl's performance as Niki Lauda was outstanding. Their rivalry felt real, and neither character was shown as simply the hero or the villain. The racing scenes are intense, but what kept me hooked was the story behind the drivers. It shows how two completely different personalities can push each other to become better. Even if you don't follow F1, I'd still recommend it. It's well-paced, emotional, and based on a true story, which makes it even more impactful. Definitely an 8.5/10 from me.

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T T.

@tvenjoy Jun 27

Really great story and writing. It was surprising as I have no interest in auto racing.

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Synopsis

In the mid-1970s, charismatic English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) share an intense rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than gas-filled, rolling bombs, Hunt and Lauda burn up the track, all the while pushing themselves to the breaking point of physical and mental endurance. Meanwhile, the women (Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara) in their lives can only watch as both drivers risk death with every lap.

Director: Ron Howard
Producer: Andrew Eaton, Eric Fellner, Brian Oliver, Peter Morgan, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard
Screenwriter: Peter Morgan
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Working Title Films, Revolution, Imagine Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 27, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.9M
Runtime: 2h 3m
Sound Mix: Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

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