Senna

Senna

No fear. No limits. No equal.

Directed by Asif Kapadia

Produced by Universal Pictures, StudioCanal

2010106 min8.1 / 10

A visually stunning biographical documentary that traces Senna's relentless pursuit of perfection and spiritual transcendence through racing, culminating in tragedy and mythic legacy.

The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Senna sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Senna scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Senna violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Senna easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Senna end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

87/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love96

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Senna, and what each one shares →

Like Senna

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Senna

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Senna, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Senna, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Senna, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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