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Senna

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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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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) 05/03/2024
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. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/31/2018
This is not just a good film - it's a great film: fascinating, exciting, nerve-wracking and profoundly moving. Go to Full Review Christine Champ Film.com 09/09/2011
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Captivating, chilling, and surprisingly sublime. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Jul 18
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. Go to Full Review Michael J. Casey Boulder Weekly 08/08/2020
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You don't have to know a lick about racing to become completely engrossed by 'Senna.' Go to Full Review Felicia Feaster Charleston City Paper 01/17/2020
As you might imagine, these first-person images of key races are some of the film's most pulse-quickening, awe-inspiring moments. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cody W. @Cwalton1994 Jul 18 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. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 7 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Mate P @matepolcz Jul 7 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. See more Annes T Jun 26 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 See more Cod E May 17 Incredible movie. Unlike any other movie, this is real. And it's incredible See more Oaklee D @ODie63 May 4 An in depth look into the life of arguably the greatest F1 driver of all time. Well worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Asif Kapadia

Director

Alain Prost

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Sir Frank Williams

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Ron Dennis

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Viviane Senna

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Jackie Stewart

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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