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

58,112 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.
  • 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.
  • September 16, 2009
    People might not think it?s cool to crash a guy into the wall....but hey, rubbin's racin'.
  • September 12, 2009
    its awsome very very cool movie if you like fast cars oooooooooooh ye

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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    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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