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By Christie Cronan
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Language, mature themes in honest NASCAR sports docu.
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Kyle Larson vs. The Double
What's the Story?
In KYLE LARSON VS. THE DOUBLE, the two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion attempts the most difficult challenge in motorsports—completing the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 in one day. In the pursuit for the NASCAR impossible, Kyle Larson gives audiences a rare behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to compete at the highest level on and off the racetrack.
Is It Any Good?
Not your average sports underdog story, this documentary offers a rare and refreshingly honest look into a high-profile driver. Kyle Larson may have crashed and burned in his real life, but his relatability here feels like a win. Larson takes accountability for his actions (getting caught publicly using the "N" word) and approaches his second chance with gratitude. This behind-the-scenes look on and off the track gives real insight into the hard work, resilience, and teamwork that is needed to succeed. While overall this film is probably most appealing to NASCAR and sports fans, all audiences can appreciate Kyle Larson's courage to authentically share his "sad docu" with the world—a compelling watch from beginning to the finish line.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what the filmmakers wanted the audience to feel about Kyle Larson. Did they portray him as an athlete, a celebrity, a notorious person, or something else? What can we learn from his ambitions, mistakes, failures, and successes?
How did this film portray NASCAR racing—as glamorous, dangerous, exhilarating, exhausting, or something else? How were the pit crew and team represented in this film compared to the driver? Did this film change the way you think about NASCAR and motorsports?
Did anything about Kyle Larson's life surprise you? What parts of the film felt real and authentic? What parts felt carefully managed?
How does this film define "winning?" Is it only about crossing the finish line first?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 21, 2026
- Cast : Kyle Larson
- Director : Cynthia Hill
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Japanese Movie Actor(s) , Multiracial Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Prime Video
- Genre : Documentary
- Topics : Competition , History ( Biopic ) , Sports
- Character Strengths : Courage , Gratitude , Humility , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 103 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : May 22, 2026
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