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Downhill Racer

1969·Movie
1h 41min·PG
74
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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How fast must a man go to get from where he's at?

An ambitious young skier, determined to break all existing records, is contemptuous of the teamwork advocated by the US coach when they go to Europe for the Olympics.
Sports DramaAlpine SkiingIndividual AmbitionCharacter Study1960s EuropeSocial ClimbingBleak CynicismFast-PacedArthouse Style

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Written by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Downhill Racer

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Where can I stream Downhill Racer legally?

Downhill Racer is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Downhill Racer worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Downhill Racer rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Downhill Racer?

1 h 41 min

Downhill Racer runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Downhill Racer based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Downhill Racer?

Critics85
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Downhill Racer higher (85) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Downhill Racer in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Downhill Racer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Downhill Racer in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Downhill Racer use?

P.O.V. CamArmor-Piercing ResponseThe RivalSudden Soundtrack Stop"Well Done, Son" GuyJerkassThe CameoBookendsMathematician's AnswerAuto EroticaBig GameScenery Pornand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Downhill Racer, including P.O.V. Cam, Armor-Piercing Response, The Rival.