Everyone’s driven by something.|Sep. 02, 2013|United Kingdom, Germany, United States|123 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Drama
Description: Rush (2013) is a gripping film centered around the intense rivalry between two legendary Formula One drivers, James Hunt and Niki Lauda. Their competition begins in 1970 during a Formula Three race in London, where both drivers spin out, but Hunt ultimately wins. Hunt is known for his bold and confident personality, while Lauda is a methodical and precise technical mastermind.
Lauda secures a bank loan to join the BRM Formula One team, where he meets his teammate Clay Regazzoni. Meanwhile, Hunt races for the new Hesketh Racing team, which enters Formula One. Lauda later joins Scuderia Ferrari, winning his first championship in 1975. Hesketh Racing shuts down due to lack of sponsorship, leading Hunt to join McLaren. During this time, Hunt marries supermodel Suzy Miller, while Lauda develops a relationship with German socialite Marlene Knaus.
The 1976 season starts with Lauda dominating the first two races, while Hunt struggles. Hunt wins the Spanish Grand Prix but is disqualified due to a technicality. McLaren faces setbacks, and Hunt’s personal life is further complicated when Suzy begins a relationship with actor Richard Burton. After his divorce, Hunt refocuses on racing and regains his competitive edge.
Lauda marries Marlene but begins to fear that his newfound happiness has made him vulnerable. At the German Grand Prix, Lauda urges the F1 committee to cancel the race due to dangerous weather conditions, but Hunt argues against it, and the race proceeds.
The film explores their fierce rivalry, personal struggles, and the high-stakes world of Formula One racing.
Cast director: Ron Howard
Cast actor: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, Pierfrancesco Favino, David Calder, Natalie Dormer, Stephen Mangan, Christian McKay, Alistair Petrie
Original name: Rush