How to watch 'F1: The Movie': When can you stream 'F1: The Movie' on Apple TV?
The Brad Pitt–Damson Idris–Javier Bardem starrer hit theatres in June and pretty much blew past every expectation. It didn’t just open strong, it obliterated records, zooming past $630 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing sports movie of all time, according to Apple TV .
A comeback story with heart, grit, and full-throttle drama
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a once-unstoppable ‘90s F1 legend whose career derailed after a terrifying crash. Cut to 30 years later: his old friend Ruben Cervantes (Bardem), now running a not-so-successful F1 team, begs him to make a comeback. Sonny reluctantly straps back in and finds himself paired with a hungry, hyper-talented rookie, Joshua Pearce (Idris). Together, the duo tries to turn a near-forgotten team into something iconic.
Bruckheimer described the film best earlier this year: “It’s a redemption story - an emotional journey. And it was a thrill to make.”
And honestly? You feel that.
Real cars. Real drivers. Real speed. No cheating
This isn’t one of those movies where actors sit in a fake car pretending to go vroom-vroom. Pitt, Idris, the whole crew, trained like actual F1 drivers. Lewis Hamilton not only executive-produced the film but also personally guided the cast. Several real F1 racers even show up on screen.
Idris tried explaining the feeling of driving at those speeds:
“You can’t put it into words… But watching the film, you genuinely feel like you’re inside the car.”
(Translation: your heart rate will spike.)
So, when can you finally watch it at home?
Great news:
“F1: The Movie” starts streaming Friday, Dec. 12 on Apple TV.
Missed it on the big screen? Or just want that adrenaline hit again? This is your moment.
The behind-the-scenes madness
To get that hyper-real racing feel, the actors prepped for months. Bruckheimer revealed that Damson Idris had to complete the same gruelling three-month driving programme as Pitt.
“These cars go from 180 miles an hour down to 50 while taking 5 Gs in the corners - it’s brutal,” he said.
And imagine doing all that plus hitting your marks, remembering lines, and performing in front of 140,000 screaming fans. Yes, actual race-day crowds.
The team shot across nine real Formula 1 tracks during the final nine races of the season. No CGI shortcuts. No cheating. Pure motorsport energy.
A whole new respect for F1
Even Javier Bardem, who’s seen just about everything Hollywood can offer, came out of this with newfound awe for the sport.
“Seeing how much effort goes into getting a car ready to race at that speed… it’s unbelievable,” he said. “It takes a whole army of people.”
A comeback story with heart, grit, and full-throttle drama
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film follows Sonny Hayes (Pitt), a once-unstoppable ‘90s F1 legend whose career derailed after a terrifying crash. Cut to 30 years later: his old friend Ruben Cervantes (Bardem), now running a not-so-successful F1 team, begs him to make a comeback. Sonny reluctantly straps back in and finds himself paired with a hungry, hyper-talented rookie, Joshua Pearce (Idris). Together, the duo tries to turn a near-forgotten team into something iconic.
Bruckheimer described the film best earlier this year: “It’s a redemption story - an emotional journey. And it was a thrill to make.”
And honestly? You feel that.
Real cars. Real drivers. Real speed. No cheating
This isn’t one of those movies where actors sit in a fake car pretending to go vroom-vroom. Pitt, Idris, the whole crew, trained like actual F1 drivers. Lewis Hamilton not only executive-produced the film but also personally guided the cast. Several real F1 racers even show up on screen.
Idris tried explaining the feeling of driving at those speeds:
“You can’t put it into words… But watching the film, you genuinely feel like you’re inside the car.”
(Translation: your heart rate will spike.)
So, when can you finally watch it at home?
Great news:
“F1: The Movie” starts streaming Friday, Dec. 12 on Apple TV.
Missed it on the big screen? Or just want that adrenaline hit again? This is your moment.
The behind-the-scenes madness
To get that hyper-real racing feel, the actors prepped for months. Bruckheimer revealed that Damson Idris had to complete the same gruelling three-month driving programme as Pitt.
“These cars go from 180 miles an hour down to 50 while taking 5 Gs in the corners - it’s brutal,” he said.
And imagine doing all that plus hitting your marks, remembering lines, and performing in front of 140,000 screaming fans. Yes, actual race-day crowds.
The team shot across nine real Formula 1 tracks during the final nine races of the season. No CGI shortcuts. No cheating. Pure motorsport energy.
A whole new respect for F1
Even Javier Bardem, who’s seen just about everything Hollywood can offer, came out of this with newfound awe for the sport.
“Seeing how much effort goes into getting a car ready to race at that speed… it’s unbelievable,” he said. “It takes a whole army of people.”
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