---
title: "Ford v Ferrari"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ford-v-ferrari-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 359724
imdb_id: "tt1950186"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 153
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 9096
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Ford v Ferrari (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ford-v-ferrari-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Ford v Ferrari is a 2019 American biographical sports drama film directed by James Mangold. The film, which is titled Le Mans 66 in some European countries, features Matt Damon as American car designer Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale as British-born driver Ken Miles. The screenplay was written by Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and Jason Keller. The plot follows Shelby and Miles as they collaborate to build a revolutionary race car for the Ford Motor Company. Together, they must overcome corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons. Their ultimate goal is to challenge the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. The production, which is categorized as a drama, history, and action film, has a runtime of two hours and thirty-three minutes. It was released in the United States on November 15, 2019, and carries a PG-13 rating. The film explores the professional partnership between the designer and the driver as they pursue their ambitious automotive objective.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A visionary designer and a fearless driver unite to challenge Ferrari at the 1966 Le Mans race."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes racing sequences
- strong character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- long runtime
- corporate conflict focus
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains sequences of intense racing action and mild language.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, driven, cinematic, competitive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Peacock Premium Plus | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Mangold
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment, Chernin Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matt Damon** as *Carroll Shelby*
- **Christian Bale** as *Ken Miles*
- **Jon Bernthal** as *Lee Iacocca*
- **Caitríona Balfe** as *Mollie Miles*
- **Josh Lucas** as *Leo Beebe*
- **Noah Jupe** as *Peter Miles*
- **Tracy Letts** as *Henry Ford II*
- **Remo Girone** as *Enzo Ferrari*
- **Ray McKinnon** as *Phil Remington*
- **JJ Feild** as *Roy Lunn*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is the film based on a true story?
Yes, the film depicts the real efforts of Carroll Shelby and Ken Miles to build a race car for Ford.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on American car designer Carroll Shelby and British driver Ken Miles.

### Q: Where does the film take place?
The narrative spans the development of the vehicle and culminates at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The team must overcome corporate interference and engineering challenges to compete against Ferrari.

### Q: When is the film set?
The events depicted in the film take place in 1966.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ford v Ferrari — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/359724)
- [Ford v Ferrari (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950186/fullcredits/)
- [Ford v Ferrari - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_v_Ferrari)
- [Ford v Ferrari (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/359724-ford-v-ferrari/cast)
- [Ford v Ferrari - Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_v_Ferrari)
- [Ford v Ferrari (2019) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/ford-v-ferrari/credits)

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