Senna

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Senna

PG-13

2011

1h 44m

Documentary

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Ayrton Senna becomes a three-time Formula One racing champion and Brazil's national hero before his untimely death at age 34.

Critics Consensus

Even for filmgoers who aren't racing fans, Senna offers heart-pounding thrills -- and heartbreaking emotion.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Kapadia has crafted an intimate character study of the man that puts almost as much emphasis on his spirituality, his doubts and his relationship with his country as it does on his ability to drive a fast car.

May 3, 2024

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

This is not just a good film - it's a great film: fascinating, exciting, nerve-wracking and profoundly moving.

Aug 31, 2018

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Christine Champ

Film.com

Captivating, chilling, and surprisingly sublime.

Rated: A-

Sep 9, 2011

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Melissa Camacho

Common Sense Media

This heartwarming and heartbreaking biographical series was released to mark the 30th anniversary of Senna's death and highlights his lasting legacy in Brazil and in F1 racing.

Jul 18, 2025

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

You don't have to know a lick about racing to become completely engrossed by 'Senna.'

Rated: 5/5

Aug 8, 2020

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Felicia Feaster

Charleston City Paper

As you might imagine, these first-person images of key races are some of the film's most pulse-quickening, awe-inspiring moments.

Jan 17, 2020

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Cody W.

Learning more about Ayrton Senna made me learn more about auto racing as a whole, and I believe that this film will make everyone feel comfortable and very happy. I am truly grateful to see him for who he was and how he drove during his time in the sport.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Stephen C

Real footage in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Strong Language and Disturbing Images!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $1,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/25

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Mate P

Senna is something I wouldn't normally watch, because I don't really care about Formula 1 and I don't watch documentaries often. I love that the storytelling is very character focused and emotional besides being informative. As I said, I don't watch F1 and other racing sports, but this was intriguing from the second it started. It's quite subjective, which could be a negative aspect in some people's eyes, but that's what makes it emotional. The cinematography is obviously controlled by the amazing editing, because they could not decide to film new footage. I think they selected great images, but I certainly don't know what isn't in the film. Senna is a great surprise, I liked it more than I thought I would and I almost cried at the end.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Annes T

Honestly the best part of this movie is how it showed how Senna cheated death 15 times before his last crash. It's really cool google senna15 for more info

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/25

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Cod E

Incredible movie. Unlike any other movie, this is real. And it's incredible

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/17/25

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Oaklee D

An in depth look into the life of arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Well worth the watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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Synopsis

Ayrton Senna becomes a three-time Formula One racing champion and Brazil's national hero before his untimely death at age 34.

Director: Asif Kapadia
Producer: Tim Bevan, Chris Berend, James Gay-Rees, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Manish Pandey
Distributor: PDA
Production Co: StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Language|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 12, 2011, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.6M
Runtime: 1h 44m