Caroline Williams, Cary Elwes, Don Simpson

Action drama about an ambitious young race car driver, set against the highly competitive and dangerous NASCAR racing circuit.

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60% liked it

114,878 ratings

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40% liked it

42 critics

R, 107 min.

Directed by: Tony Scott

Release Date: June 27, 1990

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DVD Release Date: May 25, 1999

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  • October 31, 2007
    The most realistic movie about car racing since "Le Mans".
  • September 25, 2009
    It?s basically Top Gun in cars and I hated Top Gun.
  • October 19, 2008
    Top Gun for NASCAR. Thank the Gods for Duvall.
  • September 28, 2008
    Tom and Nicole star in this movie about an ambitious racing driver. Love the car racing.
  • July 15, 2008
    A total waste of time. The "script" is probably written during the screenwriters first hangover beer. The racing events are totally unrealistic and where's the excitement? Only worth a look because of Robert Duvall and the audio track.
  • November 20, 2009
    I'm sure I saw this many ears ago but I don't remember it and I have no interest in revisiting it
  • November 19, 2009
    back when I was in scool he was the hott stuff all the girl's talked about
  • October 12, 2009
    I liked it but it didn't really keep me captivated.
  • October 8, 2009
    gledo sam ga jedno 5 puta i jos mi nije dosadio. Tom Cruise je odlicno glumio.
  • September 23, 2009
    I'm not a fan of Nascar but I did enjoy this film. About a young race car driver trying to suceed in the Nascar circuit. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman each give a solid performance. Plus the film has a good supporting cast. The film is full of action and car racing scenes. A solid...( read more) film. Worth a watch.

Critic Reviews


May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer have raised formula films to a science. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

An entertainment of great skill but predictable construction. full review

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  • ajischillin
    July 15, 2008
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  • Danmybestmate333
    November 20, 2007
    my stepdad has seen it and i'm watching it TONIGHT!!!

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