
Ford v Ferrari (2019)
They took the American dream for a ride.
Ford v Ferrari rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 8.1/10 on IMDb and 81/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.
About Ford v Ferrari
American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle 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.
Cast of Ford v Ferrari

Matt Damon
as Carroll Shelby

Christian Bale
as Ken Miles

Jon Bernthal
as Lee Iacocca

Caitríona Balfe
as Mollie Miles

Josh Lucas
as Leo Beebe

Noah Jupe
as Peter Miles

Tracy Letts
as Henry Ford II

Remo Girone
as Enzo Ferrari

Ray McKinnon
as Phil Remington

JJ Feild
as Roy Lunn

Jack McMullen
as Charlie Agapiou

Corrado Invernizzi
as Franco Gozzi
Ford v Ferrari facts
- Budget
- $97.6M
- Box office
- $225.5M
Our take on Ford v Ferrari
James Mangold's 2019 drama chronicles how American designer Carroll Shelby and British driver Ken Miles fought corporate meddling, the laws of physics, and their own demons to build a car capable of beating Enzo Ferrari's dominant machines at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The film is as much about friendship and stubborn craftsmanship as horsepower, pitting engineers and drivers against the suits who sign the checks. Mangold stages the racing with clarity and thunder while keeping the human stakes front and center. Handsome, sturdy, and emotionally direct, it's ideal for viewers who love underdog stories, period detail, and a sports drama that respects both the machinery and the men.
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Visceral racing sequences deliver genuine tension and excitement throughout
- •Sharp character dynamics capture authentic mentor-protégé friction well
- •Meticulous period details and cinematography enhance historical immersion
What the audience disliked
- •Biographical beats follow familiar underdog sports movie formula closely
- •Runtime stretches certain scenes longer than narrative momentum allows
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