Leading The Race (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Leading The Race is a documentary film directed by Joël Santoni, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary film that looks at the racing and private life of professional road and track bicycle racer Eddy Merckx and which is one of the pillars of films about cycling.
Who’s in it. Leading The Race stars Eddy Merckx as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Leading The Race has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Leading The Race page.
If you liked it. Fans of Leading The Race tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Leading The Race (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Leading The Race change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Leading The Race worth watching?
- Leading The Race holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Leading The Race?
- Leading The Race stars Eddy Merckx.
- When was Leading The Race released?
- Leading The Race was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.