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Born to Race

Born to Race

Action · 2011

Danny Krueger is a rebellious young street racer on a collision course with trouble. After an accident at an illegal race, he's sent to a small town to live with his estranged father, a washed up NASCAR racer. When Danny decides to enter the NHRA High School Drags, he's forced to seek his father's help in taking down the local hotshot.

Movie details

Born to Race

“Only one can win it all.”

2011 Action 1h 39m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

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Danny Krueger is a rebellious young street racer on a collision course with trouble. After an accident at an illegal race, he's sent to a small town to live with his estranged father, a washed up NASCAR racer. When Danny decides to enter the NHRA High School Drags, he's forced to seek his father's help in taking down the local hotshot.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Alex Ranarivelo

Written by

Alex Ranarivelo · Ali Afshar · Steve Sarno

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Danny Krueger

John Pyper-Ferguson

John Pyper-Ferguson

Frank Krueger

Brando Eaton

Brando Eaton

Jake Kendall

Nicole Badaan

Nicole Badaan

Jessica

Sherry Stringfield

Sherry Stringfield

Lisa Abrams

Sara Swain

Sara Swain

Ashley

Christina Moore

Christina Moore

Ms. Parker

Court is in session

Put Born to Race on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.