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The Racer

2020·Movie
1h 35min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes76%50%
IMDb5.9Metacritic54–Rotten Tomatoes76%50%

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The Racer fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The race is won by the one who suffers the most

Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey - just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the Team he has dedicated his life to. His best mate Sonny, the team masseur, fails to reassure him about his future. But a chance liaison with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, softens the blow, and Dom starts to accept - and even enjoy - the idea of civilian life. But as he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks another teammate off the Tour and Dom is thrown back in the saddle…
CyclingSports DramaDoping ScandalSecond ChanceTeam DynamicsSacrificeRedemptionLate Career Crisis

Crew

Directed by:
Kieron J. Walsh, Ian Adams
Written by:
Kieron J. Walsh, Ciaran Cassidy
Produced by:
Katie Holly, Yvonne Donohoe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Racer

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Where can I stream The Racer legally?

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The Racer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. 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 The Racer worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Racer rated?

Drug use

Content advisories: drug use.

How long is The Racer?

1 h 35 min

The Racer runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Racer?

Critics65
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Racer higher (65) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Racer in?

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in Belgium, Ireland, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch The Racer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Racer in 47 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.