Ford v Ferrari
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.
Directed by James Mangold · Action · Biography · Drama · 152 min · 2019
Trailer
Director
James Mangold
Writer
Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Jason Keller
Studio
N/A
Release
15 Nov 2019
Runtime
152 min
Genres
Action, Biography, Drama
Full Plot
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?
Cast & Characters
Mollie Miles, Miles' wife
Caitríona Balfe
Henry Ford II, CEO of Ford
Tracy Letts
Peter Miles, Miles' son
Noah Jupe
Enzo Ferrari, founder of Ferrari
Remo Girone
Phil Remington
Ray McKinnon
Roy Lunn
JJ Feild
Charlie Agapiou
Jack McMullen
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $97.6M, Ford v Ferrari has grossed $225.5M worldwide — about 2.3x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Matt Damon appears in 6 films in our catalog, including Saving Private Ryan, The Odyssey.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ford v Ferrari grossed $117.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Ford v Ferrari holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (553,839 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81/100 on Metacritic.
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Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (553,839 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ford v Ferrari's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Ford v Ferrari holds a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Ford v Ferrari's IMDb rating?+
Ford v Ferrari has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 553,839 votes.
What is Ford v Ferrari's Metacritic score?+
Ford v Ferrari has a Metascore of 81/100 on Metacritic.
Is Ford v Ferrari good? What are critics saying?+
Ford v Ferrari holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (553,839 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Ford v Ferrari?+
Ford v Ferrari has a runtime of 152 min.
Who directed Ford v Ferrari?+
Ford v Ferrari was directed by James Mangold.
Where can I watch Ford v Ferrari?+
Ford v Ferrari is available to stream, rent, or buy on fuboTV, FXNow, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Disney Plus, Apple TV Amazon Channel, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Ford v Ferrari" is largely positive, with praise for its biographical story, impressive production values, and performances from Christian Bale and Matt Damon. Reviewers highlight the film's heartwarming portrayal of friendship and triumph as well as its technical achievements in sports car racing.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
A biography on American underdogs from a blue-collar industry with notable actors, an impressive production team, and an inspiring story; did someone say Oscars? Whatever its intent, ‘Ford v Ferrari’ is an impressive biopic that rarely strays from its path. A melding of entertain…
SWITCH. · 8/10_**I'd have preferred to see Michael Mann's version, but this is an impressive and heartfelt study of friendship and triumph**_ >_Next year, Ferrari's ass is mine._ - Carroll Shelby, after losing to Ferrari in the 1964 World Sports Car Championship >_To take control of this mater…
Stephen Campbell · 8/10I never expected a sports film, let alone one based on a true story, to impress me so damn much. James Mangold offers one of the best, if not the best sports movie ever. With award-worthy performances from both Christian Bale and Matt Damon, Ford v Ferrari (aka Le Mans ‘66) has c…
Manuel São Bento · 10/10I think _Ford v Ferrari_ suffers from mismarketing. I don't mean that it was poorly marketed, and that the trailers made it look bad or anything. Just that it was marketed inaccurately. When I was keeping myself abreast of this project, it seemed very much that the insinuation wa…
Gimly · 6/10Well made sports-racing movie with excellent acting by Damon and Bale (no surprise there) and the racing sequences were great, not to mention the sound design. Kind of was concerned there wouldn't be enough story to fill the nearly 2.5 hour runtime, but this kept me engaged, thou…
JPV852 · 9/10Click here for a video version of this review: https://youtu.be/IByQpyGV9Lg Despite not being a big fan of track car racing - I’m more of a rally man - the chance to see Matt Damon and Christian Bale lead in a true life story attracted me to _Ford v Ferrari_. It’s a very good mov…
SierraKiloBravo · 10/10Exactly what you'd expect from a movie featuring Led Zeplin in its trailer (+1 star for Christian Bale's compelling performance).
tmdb92312096 · 6/10**Overall : The captivating story of Ford v Ferrari is incredible unto itself, but powerful performance and outstanding directing elevate its rich story to masterful heights.** The fascinating and inspiring story of the Ford Motor Company's first venture into racing. Even with no…
The Movie Mob · 8/10Liked this guy! I guess hard to go wrong with two such great actors (I'm especially a fan of Bale). Appreciated that the ending wasn't some classic everything-ends-up-working-out.
rsanek · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
Shelby : what do you think of the car ? Bale : does it come in black . .
@justabuffdude2445 · 7596 likesEvery time I see Christian Bale, he's a different person.
@arielcasanova3427 · 12640 likesBale is - quite simply - the finest actor of his generation.
@StraightOuttaDublin1 · 2052 likesChristian Bale: *gets movie role* Bale's Body: "Ahh Sh*t, here we go again.."
@SubscribersWithoutAnyVid-rj1fw · 1375 likesMatt Damon and Christian Bale, a duo we never knew we needed.
@marclevyp · 2874 likesFerrari: Nice car. Bale: You should see my other one.
@WilkTheStilt · 1819 likesFord: go to war... Shelby: thank you sir... The most American thing I've heard...
@randomwobbleeshtick · 1505 likesRIP Ken Miles (November 1, 1918 – August 17, 1966), aged 47 And RIP Carroll Shelby (January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012), aged 89 You both will be remembered as legends.
@LPJack02 · 777 likes
