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The rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt makes the racing exciting, but Rush also shows what a crash can do to a driver. The fire and hospital recovery are hard to watch. Sex scenes, nudity, frequent swearing and Hunt's drinking and partying make this one for MA 15+ and up in our house.
Uplifting themes
The film shows two opposites pushing each other to improve and eventually respecting each other. Courage, hard work, and recovery after a terrible setback matter Lauda's determination to return after injury is inspiring, while Hunt's charm hides reckless habits. Neither is a perfect role model Set in the real 1976 Formula One season, it shows how racing worked at the time, from the dangerous cars to the weak safety rules. Teens who like motorsport or history will pick up plenty about the Lauda and Hunt rivalry
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In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda and James Hunt to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.
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Violence A violent crash leaves a driver trapped in flames, and other crashes ca…
A violent crash leaves a driver trapped in flames, and other crashes cause serious injuries. Hunt also punches a journalist, and pit-lane arguments turn physical
Language The f-word is used often in pit-lane arguments, team meetings, and bant…
The f-word is used often in pit-lane arguments, team meetings, and banter, along with the a-word and cruder insults. A sexual slur comes up in a heated moment
Sex / nudity Hunt has sex with many women, and there are several love scenes with nu…
Hunt has sex with many women, and there are several love scenes with nudity, including a bed scene and an affair. Sexual talk and boasting fill much of the dialogue
Drugs / alcohol Hunt drinks heavily, smokes, and parties hard, and the lifestyle looks…
Hunt drinks heavily, smokes, and parties hard, and the lifestyle looks like fun. Lauda is the cool-headed contrast, but social drinking and smoking are everywhere
Frightening Race crashes arrive suddenly, and the burning-car sequence is intense a…
Race crashes arrive suddenly, and the burning-car sequence is intense and hard to look at. Hospital scenes of a man fighting to breathe add to the dread
Gore / death / weapons Lauda's burns are shown in close detail, including bandage changes, lun…
Lauda's burns are shown in close detail, including bandage changes, lung suctioning, and later scarring. Crashes leave twisted cars and injured drivers
Dangerous behaviour Racing in heavy rain and speeding on public roads are shown as exciting…
Racing in heavy rain and speeding on public roads are shown as exciting. Hunt's reckless drinking and risk-taking is part of his charm
Mental health Both drivers cope with pressure and fear. Hunt drinks and parties to re…
Both drivers cope with pressure and fear. Hunt drinks and parties to relax, and Lauda has to face getting back into a car after his crash
Grief / bereavement Characters talk about drivers who have died and about wives who worry a…
Characters talk about drivers who have died and about wives who worry at home. The risk of losing someone to the sport hangs over the whole story
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Hunt and Lauda are very different, but each pushes the other to do better. When can a rival make you stronger?
- Lauda chooses to race again despite the risk. When is it brave to push on, and when is it smarter to stop?
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