Parents' Guide to F1: The Movie

F1 enthusiasts will be elated by this drama's gripping race action. In fact, the film is likely to recruit more fans, since director Joseph Kosinski—who's becoming known for his cinema authenticity—gives viewers the full white-knuckle, in-the-driver's-seat experience. Thanks to intense training, Pitt and Idris actually drove their characters' F1 cars at 200 miles per hour on Grand Prix courses around the world, with cameras set in and around their vehicles, so viewers can see the drivers, their point of view, and the dust they're leaving behind.

That said, for those without a need for speed, the story may perhaps feel a bit tired (like Sonny himself). It's like a reverse Cars 3: An aging racer works with a young hotshot driver, trying to determine his place and chase one last shot at glory. While F1 centers on the older driver, teens may be more likely to spark to the stylish Pearce—hopefully that means they'll also absorb his evolution from overconfident lone wolf to team player. The film also pays plenty of attention to the team behind the wheels, so even a gambler like Sonny would say that it's a safe bet that this film will inspire a few young moviegoers to dream of careers in motorsports.