The film industry continues to impress us with amazing car movies. There are endless reasons for watching such films. Usually, they have a captivating plot, crazy car and motorcycle stunts, insane speeds, intense rivalry, beautiful girls, and impressive vehicles.
Not only car enthusiasts but anyone who has a driving license may find such films interesting. It is natural that not all car movies have such an effect on the viewers. However, many films about cars and racing enchant with every element, plot, acting, scenery, and music.
10 Bullitt (1968)
Bullit is an Oscar-winning film that immerses in a high-octane car chase. It makes you hold your breath and feel as if you are the one being chased. Steve McQueen played the lead character and was the one to do most of the stunt driving.
It took around two weeks to film the famous 12-minute chase scene. Even though the movie was made back in 1968, this car chase is still considered one of the best Hollywood chase scenes by many critics.
9 The Fast & Furious Franchise (2001 - 2017)
This is the most popular film franchise about street racing. Fast & Furious consists of 8 films and 1 spin-off movie. But the first film, which was released in 2001, can be considered the best one of the saga.
The film is about catching a gang that robs trucks during the night. No one knows who they are and where they came from. The only thing that is clear is that they all drive black Honda Civics and are part of the street racing scene. The film is loaded with illegal races, adrenaline, cool cars, breakneck speeds, and excitement.
8 Days Of Thunder (1990)
Days of Thunder is an American sports action film based on NASCAR. It is a must-see for those who enjoy racing and drama. This film is about the desire to win, a rivalry that grows into friendship, and, of course, love.
The leading role, played by Tom Cruise, is believed to based on a real NASCAR driver Tim Richmond. Many primary scenes were filmed during the 1990 Daytona 500 race. However, the film was criticized by many, even by Richard Petty.
7 The Love Bug (1969)
This classic Disney comedy tells a captivating story of a spirited car named Herbie. The VW Beetle was not just an ordinary car in a movie, but a real star. There are also four more movies starring this vehicle.
For Herbie to be able to beat racecars, they had to replace its tiny engine. In some cases, it was given a bus engine, other times it was running a posh Porsche engine instead. Also, the car was enhanced with race tires and Koni shocks.
6 Rush (2013)
Rush is a dynamic film that doesn't show the whole race, but only the key moments. It tells a story about a legendary rivalry in the world of sports between two outstanding Formula-1 racers - James Hunt and Niki Lauda.
When watching it, one will get immersed in extreme speeds, passion, intelligence, and will relive all of the emotions that one experiences on the racing track. However, there are some historical inaccuracies and over-exaggerations.
5 Ford V Ferrari (2019)
Ford v Ferrari is based on a true story. Ford needed a racing breakthrough to attract more buyers. After a failed attempt to buy Ferrari, Ford decided to beat the Italian carmaker in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
This dynamic film is not just about cars, but about true love, friendship, obsession, talents, willpower, betrayal, ups, and downs, everything you'll find in real racing. The only downside of the movie is probably the predictability of the ending.
4 Drive (2011)
The main character of the Drive film is a man without a name that works as a car mechanic and a stuntman in Los Angeles. At night, he turns into a getaway driver who uses his 1973 Chevy Malibu to transport criminals from crime scenes.
This action drama film has been listed as one of the best films of 2011 by several critics. Although the viewers get to see the car only in flashes, the film's plot will keep them intrigued till the ending.
3 Gone In 60 Seconds (2000)
Gone in 60 Seconds is an unrealistically captivating film. It carries away its viewers into an incredible atmosphere right from the first scenes and keeps one interested till the very end. It has everything - drama, chase scenes, and action.
The lead character of the movie is forced to steal 50 cars to save his brother. Among those cars, one will see Cadilac Eldorado STS, Porsche 996, Jaguar XK8, the impressive Shelby GT500 Elenor, and many other stunning vehicles.
2 Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
The history of the Mad Max franchise dates back to the late 1970s when George Miller released the first film telling a fascinating story in dystopian Australia. But this part is the most fascinating.
This post-apocalyptic film is one long car chase filled with insane props, costumes, and incredible visual details. Even though the viewers don't get to see enough of Max's Interceptor, the film is worth watching.
1 Senna (2010)
This is a documentary on Ayrton Senna, a Brazilian racecar driver, and Formula-1 champion. The film is a rollercoaster of emotions, and even if the viewer isn't a fan of this type of auto racing, there is a huge possibility that they will get hooked on it.
The film depicts the whole life of the iconic racer. One gets a chance to view snippets from his first races and many other intense moments from his life. This powerful film enchants from the beginning and hits with even stronger emotions at the end.