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Grand Prix

1966·Movie
2h 56min·NR
IMDb7.2Metacritic728.3Rotten Tomatoes92%88%

Where to watch

fuboTVKanopy

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Grand Prix fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

All the glamour and greatness of the world's most exciting drama of speed and spectacle!

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.
Formula One RacingHigh-Speed ActionTechnical Cinematography1960s MotorsportRomantic EntanglementsInternational CompetitionDriver RivalriesSpectacular CrashesEpic Scale

Crew

Directed by:
John Frankenheimer, Roger Simons, Lindsey C. Vickers
Written by:
John Frankenheimer, Robert Alan Aurthur
Produced by:
Kirk Douglas, James Garner, John Frankenheimer
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Franklin Milton, Roy Charman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Grand Prix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grand Prix legally?

fuboTVKanopy

Grand Prix is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Grand Prix worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Grand Prix rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Grand Prix?

2 h 56 min

Grand Prix runs 2 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Grand Prix?

Critics82
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Grand Prix much the same way.

Was Grand Prix a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.3 times its budget.

What language is Grand Prix in?

EnglishJapaneseFrenchItalianPortuguese

It was made in English, with some Japanese, French, Italian, Portuguese. Produced in United States, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Monaco.

In how many countries can I watch Grand Prix?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Grand Prix in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Grand Prix use?

Anyone Can DieArtistic License – HistoryBadass DriverBittersweet EndingThe CameoThat One LevelUndercrankTruth in TelevisionNo AntagonistEpic MovieFake ShempSpectator Casualtyand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Grand Prix, including Anyone Can Die, Artistic License – History, Badass Driver.