Summary

  • Gran Turismo is now available to stream after just one month in theaters, offering viewers the chance to experience the true story of a teenage video game player-turned-professional race car driver.
  • Despite some mixed reviews, the movie has performed better than expected, beating Barbie at the box office and grossing $110 million worldwide against its $60 million budget.
  • With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 64% from critics and a near-perfect score of 98% from audiences, the movie's availability on streaming platforms is a logical move following its lackluster performance in theaters.

Gran Turismo is now available on streaming after just one month of playing in theaters. Based on the video game of the same name, the movie tells the true story of the teenage Gran Turismo player Jann Mardenborough who, with the help of Jack Salter, becomes a professional Formula One driver and races the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The movie was directed by Neill Blomkamp, and the cast includes Archie Madekwe as Mardenborough alongside David Harbour as Salter, Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet, Emelia Hartford, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou.

Now, one month after Gran Turismo premiered on August 25, the movie is now available to stream at home. Starting September 26, Gran Turismo is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video for $19.99 or purchase digitally for $24.99. A DVD/Blu-ray release date has yet to be announced, and it's also unclear if the movie will stream on Netflix, as Sony releases generally do.

How Did Gran Turismo Do In Theaters?

Jann wearing a racer helmet and looking straight ahead in Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its brisk racing sequences and feel-good underdog story but criticized it for taking creative liberties with its true story. The movie wasn't a critical darling by any means, though it did exceed expectations considering the infamous video game curse, which the racing movie didn't fall victim to. Gran Turismo's Rotten Tomatoes score is sitting at a solid 64 percent from critics, with a near-perfect audience score of 98 percent. The movie also stirred up some controversy for including Mardenborough's real-life crash at the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

With some positive momentum behind it, Gran Turismo beat out Barbie for the top spot at the box office when it opened at the end of August. However, its opening weekend was only $17.4 million, and it largely fizzled out after that. As of now, Gran Turismo has grossed $110 million worldwide against its $60 million budget, which is about enough to break even. Gran Turismo being available on streaming just one month after its theatrical debut may sound surprising, though it's understandable considering its lackluster performance in theaters.

Source: Amazon