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Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo

Adventure · Drama · Action · 2023

The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

Movie details

Gran Turismo

“From gamer to racer.”

2023 Adventure · Drama · Action 2h 15m

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TMDB

7.7 / 10

Community rating

The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Neill Blomkamp

Written by

Jason Hall · Zach Baylin

Archie Madekwe

Archie Madekwe

Jann Mardenborough

David Harbour

David Harbour

Jack Salter

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom

Danny Moore

Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou

Steve Mardenborough

Darren Barnet

Darren Barnet

Matty Davis

Maeve Courtier-Lilley

Maeve Courtier-Lilley

Audrey

Geri Halliwell-Horner

Geri Halliwell-Horner

Lesley Mardenborough

Court is in session

Put Gran Turismo 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 Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

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