Action/Thrillers:
* Bullitt (1968): A classic chase scene that still holds up today.
* The French Connection (1971): Gritty, realistic car chases and a great story.
* Ronin (1998): Intense car chases across Europe with incredible stunt work.
* Baby Driver (2017): Stylish, action-packed with music as a central element.
* Drive (2011): Stylish, violent, and moody. Focuses on the character and his car.
* Need for Speed (2014): Based on the video game, delivers high-octane action.
Racing:
* Le Mans (1971): A realistic depiction of the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
* Days of Thunder (1990): Tom Cruise in a NASCAR drama.
* Rush (2013): The rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Excellent performances.
* Senna (2010): A documentary about the life and career of Ayrton Senna.
Comedy:
* The Cannonball Run (1981): A classic comedy road race movie with a star-studded cast.
* Cars (2006): A Pixar animated film, great for families.
* Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006): Will Ferrell at his comedic best in a NASCAR spoof.
Drama/Crime:
* American Graffiti (1973): A coming-of-age story set in the 1962 American car culture.
* Thelma & Louise (1991): A road trip movie with a feminist twist and iconic ending.
* Vanishing Point (1971): A psychedelic, intense thriller about a cross-country car drive.
Cult Classics:
* Death Race 2000 (1975): A darkly comedic and violent dystopian race.
* Two-Lane Blacktop (1971): A minimalist, atmospheric road movie focusing on a cross-country race.
This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good starting point for different tastes. When choosing, consider what aspects of car movies appeal to you most – the action, the story, the characters, or the cars themselves.
