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What sounds better than curling up and watching a car movie? That's a rhetorical question, of course. We already know you're with us on that one. So we've compiled some of the best movies (and TV shows) here, each available on a subscription service, to save you from having to scroll endlessly through Netflix or Amazon Prime. There's really something here for everyone, regardless of how you like to see your cars on screen.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive, Season 3 (2021) | Netflix
With Formula 1: Drive to Survive, viewers have been able to get a look into the lives of Formula 1 competitors and their teams through the 2018 and 2019 World Championships. Now onto its third season, viewers can go behind the scenes during the 2020 World Championship, which was anything but normal. Watch it now
Roma (2018) | Netflix
Although Roma doesn't revolve around cars, it features many classic ones that look even better on screen in the 2019 Oscar winner for best cinematography. Taking place in 1971, it features 1960s Dodge Darts, Chevy Impalas, and Ford Galaxie 500s, plus various Renaults, among others (including the VW Beetle pictured here), making this movie a great option for anyone looking to reminisce about some of the great cars of the era. Watch it now
The Lady and the Dale (2021) | HBO
Geraldine Elizabeth (Liz) Carmichael's got the world's attention with a 70-mpg three-wheeled sedan called the Dale but couldn't get her company off of the ground. This four-part documentary explores Carmichael's journey to launch that car company during the oil crisis of the 1970's. Read more about it here.Watch it now
Framing John DeLorean (2019) | Hulu
This documentary dives into the life of John DeLorean, from his rise at General Motors to his development of the DeLorean sports car. And although that sports car is why many people know his name today, there is much more behind this controversial auto exec. Watch it now
Bullitt (1968) | Amazon Prime
Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen (who did most of his own stunt driving in the movie), is a classic that has reached legendary status in the car world for its car chase scene. Ford has since come out with several limited edition Mustang Bullitts based on the one that McQueen drives; when we get behind the wheel of our long term Bullitt, we can't but feel at least a little like Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen) himself. Watch it now
Drive (2011) | Netflix
Starring Ryan Gosling, Drive is the story of a Hollywood stuntman who has a side job of helping criminals as a getaway driver. Featuring fast cars, high-speed chases, and shootouts, this movie will more than satisfy anyone looking for an action movie. Watch it now
Gran Torino (2008) | Cinemax
Gran Torino, is, well, all about a man and his 1972 Ford Gran Torino. The man, played by Clint Eastwood, watches his home town of Highland Park, Michigan, change. The plot is about how he changes, and it's not always easy to watch, but the car is at the center of the story and stunningly, timelessly beautiful. Watch it now
Dazed and Confused (1993) | Starz
Set in 1976, Dazed and Confused is a coming-of-age movie tells the story of a group of high schoolers absorbed in cruising culture. With the main characters riding around in cars such as the 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge. a 1973 Plymouth Duster, and a 1972 Chevrolet C10, it's hard to watch this movie and not get absorbed in the classic American muscle cars that find their way on screen. Watch it now
Senna (2010) | Netflix
Senna is, of course, the story of Ayrton Senna, the late lamented Formula 1 legend. The story is told through using primary footage of Senna on the racetrack and at home, starting with his arrival in 1984 on the Formula 1 scene that he was soon to dominate. Watch it now
The Fast and the Furious (2001) | HBO
Yes, we know if you're frequenting this list it's likely you've seen all of The Fast and the Furious movies. But it's been two decades now since the first one came out, so it might be time to revisit Paul Walker and Vin Diesel's first appearance together in this franchise. Watch it now
Ford v Ferrari (2019) | HBO
The battle between Ford and Ferrari lives on in this emotional film featuring actors Matt Damon as famed racing constructor Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale playing racing driver Ken Miles. It's two hours and 32 minutes long, but the strong human elements in this film make the investment worth it, with a few racing scenes exaggerated to add even more dramatic flair. Watch it Now
All the Best Cars in The Crown, Season 4
Casting for members of the royal family is first-rate, but so is casting for the limousines, cabriolets, and Land Rovers that saw all that dramatic action in the Seventies and Eighties. See the Cars
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