F1: The Movie now streaming on Apple TV following a long theatrical run

F1: The Movie, the cinematic love letter to Formula One and — quite possibly even more so — consumer products made by Apple , is finally available to stream on Apple TV if you’re a subscriber. It follows the sports thriller’s long theatrical run , during which it raked in more than $630 million globally , comfortably making it Apple’s most successful original film .

Directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick , Tron: Legacy ), F1: The Movie follows the washed-up former F1 prodigy Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), who is convinced by an old friend (Javier Bardem) to get back in the driver’s seat and help rescue his failing team . Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton served as a producer on the film to ensure it represented the sport as authentically as possible .

Engadget’s Devindra Hardawar reviewed F1: The Movie when it arrived in theatres in the summer , calling it a “shameless Apple ad that will blow your socks off .” Should you manage to keep your eyes from rolling straight out of their sockets when a pair of AirPods Max appear on screen before anyone says a word, then a deliriously entertaining blockbuster awaits .

For all of the film’s formulaic storytelling and generic characters, the Really Fast Car bits are so well done that they put F1: The Movie among the very best racing movies , as far as our reviewer is concerned. In truth, it’s the kind of film that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen you can find , but failing that, the TV in your living room should do the job just fine, too .

Apple recently dropped the “+” from its streaming service’s name , so it’s now just called Apple TV (yes, the same name as one of its products). If you’re a new subscriber you can take advantage of a seven-day free trial , after which it costs $13 per month following a recent price hike .