Hitting the Apex
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
Where to watch Hitting the Apex in United States
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Where is Hitting the Apex streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Hitting the Apex
Hitting the Apex is a 2015 English-language documentary film directed by Mark Neale. The cast is led by Brad Pitt, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.
Hitting the Apex was produced by First Movie Companie and made in United States of America. It was released on September 2, 2015, and carries a 12A certification.
- Director
- Mark Neale
- Writers
- Mark Neale
- Release date
- September 2, 2015
- OTT release
- September 29, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- First Movie Companie
Hitting the Apex cast & crew
Hitting the Apex was directed by Mark Neale and written by Mark Neale.
The cast features Brad Pitt as Narrator (voice), Valentino Rossi as Himself, Dani Pedrosa as Himself, Casey Stoner as Himself, Jorge Lorenzo as Himself, and Marco Simoncelli as Himself.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Grant Gee and it was produced by Brad Pitt and Mark Neale.
Is Hitting the Apex worth watching?
Hitting the Apex holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 142 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Hitting the Apex is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hitting the Apex
In United States, you can stream Hitting the Apex on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 29, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Hitting the Apex
Brad Pitt
Narrator (voice)
Valentino Rossi
Himself
Dani Pedrosa
Himself
Casey Stoner
Himself
Jorge Lorenzo
Himself
Marco Simoncelli
Himself
Marc Márquez
Himself
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Hitting the Apex — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hitting the Apex in United States?
Hitting the Apex is streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Hitting the Apex on Hoopla?
Yes — Hitting the Apex is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Hitting the Apex in?
Hitting the Apex is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hitting the Apex?
Hitting the Apex runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is Hitting the Apex rated?
Hitting the Apex is rated 12A. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
▸When did Hitting the Apex release on OTT?
Hitting the Apex became available digitally on September 29, 2020.
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