These movies, documentaries, and series all have one thing in common: Great cars.
Amazon 1 of 16 Ford v Ferrari
The epic tale of Ford’s dominance at Le Mans hit the big screen in 2019, starring Christian Bale and Matt Damon. It’s a well-written look into how the American company came to dominate Ferrari’s finest and the world’s biggest race.
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Amazon 2 of 16 Bad Boys II
Every film in the Bad Boys action-comedy trilogy features awesome vehicles, but we’re most fond of the second movie because the Ferrari 550 Maranello director Michael Bay chose as the star car is so darn pretty. Plus, the freeway chase scene is unmatched.
Bad Boys II: BUY NOW
Amazon 3 of 16 Cars
Have a little one at home that’s a serious enthusiast? Then they’ll love Cars. The Disney-Pixar flick starring sentient race car Lightning McQueen is a hit among young and old alike, enough to spawn two sequels. No matter your age, it’s worth the watch.
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The Fast and the Furious 4 of 16 The Fast and The Furious
The first Fast and Furious installment marked the beginning of an era for many enthusiasts, opening eyes to the world of tuner culture. It remains one of the most iconic car movies ever.
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Amazon 5 of 16 Senna
Senna is a documentary about the life of Ayrton Senna, arguably the greatest racing driver of all time. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, and a must-watch for F1 superfans and casual enthusiasts alike.
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Amazon 6 of 16 Days of Thunder
If NASCAR is more your vibe, we’ve got the film for you. Days of Thunder, starring Tom Cruise, follows an open-wheel racer’s foray into the wild world of stock cars. It’s a fun time for anyone who loves racing.
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Amazon 7 of 16 Bullitt
Bullitt is heralded by many as having one of the greatest car chase scenes of all time. Plus, it stars Steve McQueen. Do we really need to say anything else?
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Amazon 8 of 16 Back to the Future
Back to the Future is one of those great sc-fi movies that’s developed a cult following over the years. But the real reason we love it is because of the time machine—a totally tricked out DeLorean DMC-12.
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Amazon 9 of 16 The James Bond Collection
If you’ve seen any of the 24 James Bond movies, you’ll know it’s hard to choose a favorite. We couldn’t—which is why we think you should watch all of them.
The James Bond Collection: BUY NOW
More: 10 Coolest James Bond Cars Ever
Amazon 10 of 16 1
1 is a documentary that tells the story of Formula One’s drivers and their experiences through the dangers and joys of the sport. It includes interviews from all sorts of famous names, and if you’re a racing fan, you shouldn’t miss it.
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Amazon 11 of 16 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Though the plot doesn’t necessarily center around cars, it’s hard not to love the Ferrari 250GT California Spider that’s our favorite star in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
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Gone in 60 Seconds 12 of 16 Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
The original Gone in 60 Seconds is packed full of non stop car-chasing action and fantastic classic metal. It’s the vintage car film we can’t get enough of.
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Amazon 13 of 16 Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
Of course, that’s not to say the 2000 remake, starring Nicolas Cage and Angelina Jolie, is boring. Some younger viewers might even prefer it.
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Amazon 14 of 16 Le Mans (1971)
You won’t find a particularly well-developed plot in Steve McQueen’s Le Mans, but it’s still one of the most incredible racing movies ever. It captures one of sports car racing’s greatest eras gorgeously.
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Amazon 15 of 16 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Nearly 15 years after it was released, Talladega Nights remains one of the funniest movies ever made about racing. It’s a hilarious mix of NASCAR satire and totally absurd comedy. There’s a reason racers love this movie.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby: BUY NOW
Amazon 16 of 16 Drive
Drive isn’t as focused on cars as some of the other movies on this list, but we think it’s still worthy of a spot here. It follows an unnamed driver (Ryan Gosling) as he navigates the high-stakes world of pay-for-hire getaway driving.
Drive: BUY NOW
Keyword: Our Favorite Car Films of All Time