Our take
F1 is a PG-13 sports drama starring Brad Pitt as a veteran driver returning to Formula 1. The rating cites strong language and action. Reviews count dozens of profanities including f-word uses, repeated crash sequences, and passionate kissing with implied sex. At two and a half hours it runs long. Best for teens who enjoy motorsport spectacle and can handle mature language
Uplifting themes
Humility, teamwork, and second chances frame the comeback story Veteran and rookie drivers learn to trust each other on the team
Story (may spoil tone)
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence High-speed crashes, fire, and shoving; a driver seen with burn injuries
High-speed crashes, fire, and shoving; a driver seen with burn injuries
Language Frequent strong language including f-word and crude terms throughout
Frequent strong language including f-word and crude terms throughout
Sex / nudity Passionate kissing and implied overnight intimacy; no nudity
Passionate kissing and implied overnight intimacy; no nudity
Drugs / alcohol Adults smoke and drink at bars and celebrations
Adults smoke and drink at bars and celebrations
Frightening Crash sequences aim for adrenaline; may unsettle crash-sensitive viewers
Crash sequences aim for adrenaline; may unsettle crash-sensitive viewers
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Crash wreckage and scarred injuries; limited on-screen gore
Crash wreckage and scarred injuries; limited on-screen gore
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Sonny chases the flow he feels behind the wheel. What activity gives you that focused feeling?
- Team loyalty and ego clash throughout the season. How do groups balance stars and newcomers?