Le Mans (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Le Mans is an action and drama film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 104 minutes. “Steve McQueen takes you for a drive in the country. The country is France. The drive is at 200 MPH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmed during the annual 24-hour endurance race at Le Mans, Michael Delaney is a Porsche driver haunted by the memory of an accident at the previous year's race in which a competing driver was killed. Delaney also finds himself increasingly infatuated with the man's widow.
Who’s in it. Le Mans stars Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney, Siegfried Rauch as Erich Stahler, Elga Andersen as Lisa Belgetti and Ronald Leigh-Hunt as David Townsend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Le Mans has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Mans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Le Mans 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 Le Mans (1971)?
- In US, Le Mans is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Le Mans worth watching?
- Le Mans holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Le Mans?
- Le Mans stars Steve McQueen, Siegfried Rauch, Elga Andersen, Ronald Leigh-Hunt and Fred Haltiner.
- When was Le Mans released?
- Le Mans was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.