1
2013 · Movie · PG-13 · 112 min · ★ 6.6 · 77% critics
Set in Formula 1’s most dangerous era, this documentary follows a generation of charismatic drivers and the people behind the sport as they race on the edge. It also explores how those experiences helped reshape rules and safety practices over time.
Also known as 1: One Life on the Limit · 1: Life on the Limit
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-09-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 77/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (366 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you love Formula 1 history, especially the push toward safer racing and the stories behind it; Not for you if you want a light, non-gritty sports documentary like Icarus or Amazing Journey: The Story of the Who.
Pros: compelling F1 history; safety-focused lessons; strong archive footage | Cons: may feel repetitive; pacing can rush; commentary divides viewers
Themes
- speed
- racing
- race car driver
- sports documentary
- formula one (f1)
Cast & crew
Michael Fassbender
as Narrator
Niki Lauda
as Self
Michael Schumacher
as Self
Lewis Hamilton
as Self
Jenson Button
as Self
Jackie Stewart
as Self
Sebastian Vettel
as Self
Bernie Ecclestone
as Self
Mario Andretti
as Self
Damon Hill
as Self
Directed by Paul Crowder