Rush
In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
Critics Sentiment
Final championship race in treacherous rain conditions
Hunt separates from Suzy and faces racing setbacks
The film surges from Hunt's personal struggles to the visceral intensity of Lauda's horrific crash at Nürburgring.
Rush builds steadily from a strong character-driven opening through mounting championship tension to its emotional and visceral peak during Lauda's crash and recovery. The film maintains high quality throughout with exceptional performances and culminates in a universally praised finale that transcends the sports genre.
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Chris Hemsworth
James Hunt
Daniel Brühl
Niki Lauda
Olivia Wilde
Suzy Miller
Alexandra Maria Lara
Marlene Lauda
Pierfrancesco Favino
Clay Regazzoni
David Calder
Louis Stanley
Natalie Dormer
Nurse Gemma
Stephen Mangan
Alastair Caldwell
Christian McKay
Lord Hesketh
Alistair Petrie
Stirling Moss
Colin Stinton
Teddy Mayer
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Anthony 'Bubbles' Horsley
Jamie de Courcey
Harvey 'Doc' Postlethwaite
Augusto Dall'Ara
Enzo Ferrari
Ilario Calvo
Luca Di Montezemolo
Patrick Baladi
John Hogan
Vincent Riotta
Lauda's Mechanic
Martin Savage
McLaren Mechanic
Jamie Sives
BRM Mechanic
Simon Taylor
English Race Announcer
Crew
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