Born to Race (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1988, Born to Race is an action and thriller film directed by James Fargo. “Revenge, glory, and explosive excitement in the fastest lane of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A race-car driver falls in love with a beautiful Italian automobile engineer who is traveling the NASCAR circuit to sell her controversial engine technology.
Who’s in it. Born to Race stars Joseph Bottoms as Al Pagura, Marla Heasley as Andrea Lombardo, Robert Logan as Theo Jennings and George Kennedy as Vincent Duplain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Born to Race has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Race tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Race (1988)?
- In US, Born to Race is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Race worth watching?
- Born to Race holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Race?
- Born to Race stars Joseph Bottoms, Marla Heasley, Robert Logan, George Kennedy and Marc Singer.
- When was Born to Race released?
- Born to Race was released in 1988.