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Ford v Ferrari

  • 20192019
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 32m
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Christian Bale and Matt Damon in Ford v Ferrari (2019)
Academy Award-winners Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in FORD v FERRARI, based on the remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale), who together battled 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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American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 2... Read allAmerican car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.

IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
421
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  • Director
    • James Mangold
  • Writers
    • Jez Butterworth
    • John-Henry Butterworth
    • Jason Keller
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Christian Bale
    • Jon Bernthal
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  • Director
    • James Mangold
  • Writers
    • Jez Butterworth
    • John-Henry Butterworth
    • Jason Keller
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Christian Bale
    • Jon Bernthal
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    • 1.5KUser reviews
    • 352Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #213
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 25 wins & 91 nominations total

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Carroll Shelbyas Carroll Shelby
    Christian Bale
    Christian Bale
    • Ken Milesas Ken Miles
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Lee Iacoccaas Lee Iacocca
    Caitríona Balfe
    Caitríona Balfe
    • Mollie Milesas Mollie Miles
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Leo Beebeas Leo Beebe
    Noah Jupe
    Noah Jupe
    • Peter Milesas Peter Miles
    Tracy Letts
    Tracy Letts
    • Henry Ford IIas Henry Ford II
    Remo Girone
    Remo Girone
    • Enzo Ferrarias Enzo Ferrari
    Ray McKinnon
    Ray McKinnon
    • Phil Remingtonas Phil Remington
    JJ Feild
    JJ Feild
    • Roy Lunnas Roy Lunn
    Jack McMullen
    Jack McMullen
    • Charlie Agapiouas Charlie Agapiou
    Corrado Invernizzi
    Corrado Invernizzi
    • Franco Gozzias Franco Gozzi
    Joe Williamson
    Joe Williamson
    • Don Freyas Don Frey
    Ian Harding
    Ian Harding
    • Ford Executive - Ianas Ford Executive - Ian
    Christopher Darga
    Christopher Darga
    • John Holmanas John Holman
    Shawn Law
    Shawn Law
    • Al 'Gus' Scusselas Al 'Gus' Scussel
    Emil Beheshti
    Emil Beheshti
    • Aeronutronics Chief Engineeras Aeronutronics Chief Engineer
    Darrin Prescott
    Darrin Prescott
    • Bob Bondurantas Bob Bondurant
    • Director
      • James Mangold
    • Writers
      • Jez Butterworth
      • John-Henry Butterworth
      • Jason Keller
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    Storyline

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    As Enzo Ferrari's fast Rosso-Corsa racing cars dominate the mid-1960s motorsport world, the American car designer, Carroll Shelby, is forced to retire after winning the demanding 1959 '24 Hours of Le Mans' endurance race. But, before long, an unexpected proposition by the Vice President of Henry Ford's motor company, Lee Iacocca, will offer an opportunity to beat the Italians at their own game. Now, under those pressing circumstances, the British sports car driver and racing engineer, Ken Miles, reluctantly agrees to lend a hand and improve the firm's image, as Ford's race team has less than ninety days to rewrite history. As a result, the non-conformist duo comes up with the mighty Ford GT40 Mk I high-performance racing car. Can Shelby and Miles break Ferrari's streak? —Nick Riganas
    • based on true story
    • car racing
    • based on book
    • 24 hours le mans race
    • motor sports
    • 158 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They took the American dream for a ride.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some language and peril
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      In preparation for his role, Christian Bale took race driving lessons at the Bondurant High Performance Driving School. As it happened, the founder of the school had been a friend of Ken Miles. So in addition to the driving, Bale also got to hear stories of the 1960s racing scene. Bale's instructor and the film's stunt coordinator, Robert Nagle later stated; "he's hands down the best actor I've ever trained."
    • Goofs
      As the PA announcer counts down from 10 to begin the race, he says (in French) six, five, *forty*, three, two, one.
    • Quotes

      Carroll Shelby: [narration] There's a point at 7,000 RPM... where everything fades. The machine becomes weightless. Just disappears. And all that's left is a body moving through space and time. 7,000 RPM. That's where you meet it. You feel it coming. It creeps up on you, close in your ear. Asks you a question. The only question that matters. Who are you?

    • Crazy credits
      Epilogue:  "Revered by racing fans worldwide, Ken Miles was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame. Carroll Shelby became one of the most successful and celebrated sports car designers in history.  The Ford GT40, developed by Shelby and Miles, won Le Mans in 1966, 1968 and 1969.  It remains the only American built car ever to win the 24 hours of Le Mans."
    • Connections
      Featured in CTV News at Noon Toronto: Episode dated 9 September 2019 (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold On
      Written by David Brian Gonzalez

      Performed by The Paladins

    User reviews1.5K

    Review
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    9/10
    Filled with Energy
    Biopics can be a hard sell at times. Whether you're diving into the troubled life of an addict or exploring someone's sexuality, there are many touchy subjects these days. With that said, I feel there are also those that will stand the test of time, in terms of being able to please a wide audience. Ford v Ferrari is one of the latest true stories out of Hollywood that will be hitting the big screen soon, and here's why I believe it absolutely deserves attention.

    Following multiple characters throughout, Ford v Ferrari focussed on the fact that Henry Ford II was given an idea to create the fastest race car in the world. His mission is to take down the likes of the company Ferrari, who have held the title for years. Carol Shelby (Matt Damon) is approached by a member of the Ford team and is recruited, only to be the one finding himself recruiting the driver in Ken Miles (Christian Bale). That's the core premise and there's a lot to dive into from there.

    If you're a fan of racing or cars in general, this movie will be for you. This is a very well-directed film by James Mangold, and the racing sequences are quite long, taking up a good chunk of the nearly 150-minute run time. Luckily, they are very intense, practically shot, with a fantastic score to back it up, and sound effects to get your heart pumping. Everything about the exciting aspects of this film was top notch.

    Christian Bale and Matt Damon give stellar performances here as the two leading men in the film and I totally bought their rigid friendship that slowly developed. Sadly, without giving anything away, there is an incident that I feel was not explored enough, which slightly took away when a certain moment is meant to impact the movie. Other than that, this is a fantastic movie from beginning to end.

    In the end, Ford v Ferrari is engaging, emotional, and downright thrilling when it wants to be. I was invested in these characters and on the edge of my seat during the climactic races. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with this movie. There is a missed opportunity in terms of emotion during a certain scene, but I was able to forgive that, seeing as the rest of the movie was so impressive. Ford v Ferrari is one of the best movies I've seen so far this year and it will be one to see when it officially releases.
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    • Release date
      • November 15, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Instagram
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
      • French
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ford Versus Ferrari
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chernin Entertainment
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Turnpike Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $97,600,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $117,624,357
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $31,474,958
      • Nov 17, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $225,508,210
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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