Grand Prix (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1966, Grand Prix is an action and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 176 minutes. “Cinerama sweeps YOU into a drama of speed and spectacle!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story tells about the confrontation of four first-class racers of Formula 1. Each of the competitors had their own additional motivation to become a champion. Their world is a risk and extreme, fast driving on the highway. The taste of adrenaline is what race lovers live. Outside of competition, they all experience personal dramas and upheavals, and the more important the desired title becomes for them.
Who’s in it. Grand Prix stars James Garner as Pete Aron, Eva Marie Saint as Louise Frederickson, Yves Montand as Jean-Pierre Sarti and Toshirō Mifune as Izo Yamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Grand Prix has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20.8M at the box office.
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 Grand Prix page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix (1966)?
- In US, Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix worth watching?
- Grand Prix holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Grand Prix?
- Grand Prix stars James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshirō Mifune and Brian Bedford.
- When was Grand Prix released?
- Grand Prix was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.