EntertainmentStreamingF1: The Movie now streaming on Apple TV following a long theatrical runThe film made over $630 million at the global box office.Matt TateContributing reporterFri, December 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM UTC, the cinematic love letter to Formula One and — quite possibly even more so — consumer products made by Apple, is finally available to stream on Apple TV if you’re a subscriber.It follows the sports thriller’s long theatrical run, during which it raked in more than $630 million globally, comfortably making it Apple’s most successful original film.Directed by Joseph Kosinski (, ), follows the washed-up former F1 prodigy Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), who is convinced by an old friend (Javier Bardem) to get back in the driver's seat and help rescue his failing team.Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton served as a producer on the film to ensure it represented the sport as authentically as possible.Engadget’s Devindra Hardawar reviewed when it arrived in theatres in the summer, calling it a "shameless Apple ad that will blow your socks off." Should you manage to keep your eyes from rolling straight out of their sockets when a pair of AirPods Max appear on screen beforeanyone says a word, then a deliriously entertaining blockbuster awaits.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor all of the film’s formulaic storytelling and generic characters, the Really Fast Car bits are so well done that they put among the very best racing movies, as far as our reviewer is concerned.
In truth, it’s the kind of film that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen you can find, but failing that, the TV in your living room should do the job just fine, too.Apple recently dropped the "+" from its streaming service’s name, so it’s now just called Apple TV (yes, the same name as one of its products).If you’re a new subscriber you can take advantage of a seven-day free trial, after which it costs $13 per month following a recent price hike.
