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Senna

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for Senna PG-13 Released Aug 12, 2011 1h 44m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Christine Champ Film.com Captivating, chilling, and surprisingly sublime. Rated: A- Sep 9, 2011 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Chris McCoy Memphis Flyer Kapadia's remarkably clear direction traces Senna's personal development from fresh-faced idealist fighting the Formula 1 bosses, to successful superstar to cynical competitor. Jan 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Cod E Incredible movie. Unlike any other movie, this is real. And it's incredible Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/17/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Will O A perfect documentary. A must watch and can be watched by all. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
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