Williams

2017

1h 49m

Biography

Documentary

List

93%

Tomatometer

14 Reviews

91%

Audience Score

250+ Ratings

The life and career of race car driver Frank Williams and the formation of the Williams Formula 1 racing team.

Read More

Read Less

Tara Brady

Irish Times

Racing fans are sure to enjoy a history that takes in Patrick Head's innovative car designs in the late 1970s and the 1986 rivalry between Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 7, 2017

Full Review

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The film is let down by an overlong running time and a prurient attempt to crowbar an emotional response from the taciturn Williams.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2017

Full Review

David Jenkins

Little White Lies

Frank Williams has his legacy well and truly besmirched in this highly unflattering and very juicy portrait.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 4, 2017

Full Review

Matthew Turner

VODzilla.co

What emerges is a fascinating and deeply personal family history, though die-hard petrol-heads may wish for a little more focus on the racetrack.

Rated: 6.3/10

Aug 26, 2017

Full Review

Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

Williams ... is charismatic and charming. Morgan Matthews's absorbing and moving documentary also reveals him as maddeningly self-centred, obsessed with motor-racing to the exclusion of all else - but brilliant nonetheless.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 10, 2017

Full Review

Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

The domestic saga is of general interest, but the film is still chiefly for a car-loving audience.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 7, 2017

Full Review

Read all reviews

Audience Member

A really enjoyable documentary and I don't even watch F1. Highly recommended.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

Full Review

edward r

Didn't even want to watch this, but when there's nothing but crap on hundreds of channels it got a chance. And I enjoyed the whole thing. Very watchable and very engaging, highly recommend a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

Full Review

Audience Member

Brilliant documentary, simple as.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

Full Review

Audience Member

A look behind the scenes of the last family F1 team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/18

Full Review

Audience Member

Might be a bit too long, but amazing documentary, nicely directed, with a powerful story. Every F1 fan should watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

Full Review

Audience Member

Really loved this film. I am a massive F1 fan but this is not a necessary must to watch it. What I loved about this film is you go away thinking what can be done with drive and a good attitude. A must watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Post a rating

Morgan Matthews

Director

Sir Frank Williams

Actor

Jackie Stewart

Actor

Nigel Mansell

Actor

Alan Jones

Actor

Patrick Head

Actor

Show Less Cast & Crew

Show More Cast & Crew

89%

82%

Wayne

92%

91%

Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman

100%

81%

McKellen: Playing the Part

TRAILER

for McKellen: Playing the Part

100%

%

Crash and Burn

100%

96%

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

British Independent Film Winners Announced: God’s Own Country Wins Best Film

40 Fresh Movies and Netflix Originals Streaming in November

View more photos

Synopsis

The life and career of race car driver Frank Williams and the formation of the Williams Formula 1 racing team.

Director: Morgan Matthews
Producer: Colin Barr, Louisa Dent
Production Co: Artificial Eye Film, Minnow Films, BBC Films
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2017
Runtime: 1h 49m