Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs - a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec - who risk it a... Read allBased on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs - a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec - who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.Based on the unbelievable, inspiring true story of a team of underdogs - a struggling, working-class gamer, a failed former race car driver, and an idealistic motorsport exec - who risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
- Lesley Mardenborough
- (as Geri Halliwell Horner)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJann Mardenborough plays a stunt double in the film for the actor who portrays himself.
- GoofsThe emergency vehicle's sound at Nürburgring, Germany is of a US/UK vehicle.
- Quotes
[from trailer]
Jack Salter: If you miss a line in the game, you reset. You miss it on the track, you could die.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sunrise: Episode dated 10 August 2023 (2023)
- SoundtracksHold My Head
Written by Kenny Beats (as Kenneth Blume III), Larry Brooks, and Warren Brooks
Performed by Kenny Beats
Courtesy of XL Recordings
Contains a sample of "Now I Can Hold My Head Up High"
Performed by The Triads
Courtesy of The Numero Group
It follows the story of Jann Mardenborough, a gamer who always dreamed of becoming a professional racer. Thanks to the Gran Turismo academy he suddenly finds himself with a chance to make his dream a reality. It's a wild story and the fact that it is based on real events is astounding.
Even though the real events are unbelievable, the story beats are all pretty familiar and follow the usual sports movie formula. There's the underdog, the jaded mentor, the belligerent rival, the customary montage. None of this is ground breaking but it is all well presented and packaged up. The fact it is based on real events adds that bit of extra excitement and besides, who doesn't love an underdog story?
The direction from Blomkamp is crisp and clean yet also energetic and chaotic, which makes for a visually engaging film. You really feel the excitement and thrill and danger of the racing, which was crucial to establish and get across, and was handled well.
In terms of performances, Archie Madekwe is a really solid lead, bringing a strong emotional presence and charisma to his character. David Harbour brings his character to life perfectly with a thoroughly engaging performance, and Djimon Hounsou is a scene stealer with some of the more emotional baggage.
I wasn't expecting to like this movie as much as I did, but I was impressed! It has an unbelievable story to tell and it does it very effectively. A lot of it feels quite derivative of the underdog sports film genre, but the great direction and solid performances raise this film up above many of its peers, resulting in a thoroughly entertaining movie.
- ethanbresnett
- Aug 6, 2023
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Gran Turismo: De Jugador A Corredor
- Filming locations
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates(location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $60,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $44,428,554
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $17,410,552
- Aug 27, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $122,076,738
- Runtime2 hours 14 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.90 : 1