Ex Le Mans winner and car maker Shelby (Damon) agrees to take on Ferrari for Ford by winning the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour car race. He agreed provided he can use the best driver Ken Miles (Bale) who the Ford people aren't keen on.

Very exciting - the driving scenes are terrific, but it is the performances and interplay between the 2 leads that makes the film. It is also the strength of the supporting cast - not one bum note that add immeasurably, particularly Letts as Henry Ford and Balfe as Miles' wife.