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Born to Race

Born to Race

2011
Action
99 min PG-13 USA
6.896 / 10
6 IMDB

Danny Krueger is a rebellious young street racer on a collision course with trouble. After an accident at an illegal race, he's sent to a small town to…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Alex Ranarivelo
Starring
Joseph Cross / John Pyper-Ferguson / Brando Eaton / Nicole Badaan / Sherry Stringfield / Sara Swain / Christina Moore / Diogo Morgado

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable spirited earnest uninspired engaging predictable serviceable competent energetic formulaic familial rebellious

Reviews

P
Phoebe Hayes
Apr 27, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Offering a straightforward narrative of redemption, 'Born to Race' finds its footing in the father-son dynamic. Joseph Cross navigates the role of the rebellious Danny Krueger with a believable mix of bravado and underlying insecurity. The film's tone…

A
Arthur Finch
Apr 27, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

A paint-by-numbers affair, 'Born to Race' coasts on the fumes of its genre rather than forging its own path. The plot, involving a troubled youth and a gruff, ex-racer father, is as old as the motorways themselves. Performances…

G
Genevieve Dubois
Apr 27, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Born to Race' delivers a surprisingly engaging experience, driven by its focus on familial reconciliation amidst the roar of engines. Joseph Cross anchors the film with a performance that captures both defiance and vulnerability. The dynamic between him…

M
Marcus Bellweather
Apr 27, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This earnest attempt at a coming-of-age racing drama, 'Born to Race', struggles to break free from convention. While the premise of a street racer seeking redemption through formal competition holds promise, the execution is largely uninspired. The performances…

E
Eleanor Vance
Apr 27, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A predictable yet spirited entry into the racing genre, 'Born to Race' offers a familiar narrative arc. Joseph Cross embodies the rebellious youth with a commendable energy, though the character's trajectory feels well-trodden. The film's direction, while functional,…

FAQs

Based on the plot, 'Born to Race' seems to adopt a tone that balances youthful rebellion with themes of redemption and family reconciliation. The presence of illegal street racing and a conflict with a local hotshot suggests an energetic, perhaps slightly edgy, feel. However, the core narrative of a father and son coming together implies an underlying emotional depth and a journey towards maturity.