The Racer

Name: The Racer
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2020-09-09
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Louis Talpe, Matteo Simoni, Tara Lee, Iain Glen, Karel Roden

2020·Movie·15·95 min·★ 6.0(48)

Drama Comedy More English titles

“The race is won by the one who suffers the most”

Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey - just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the Team he has dedicated his life to. His best mate Sonny, the team masseur, fails to reassure him about his future. But a chance liaison with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, softens the blow, and Dom starts to accept - and even enjoy - the idea of civilian life. But as he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks another teammate off the Tour and Dom is thrown back in the saddle…

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About The Racer

The Racer is a 2020 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Kieron J. Walsh. The cast is led by Louis Talpe, Matteo Simoni, Tara Lee. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.

The Racer was produced by Calach Films, Caviar, and Vertigo Films and made in Belgium and Ireland. It was released on September 9, 2020, and carries a 15 certification.

Director: Kieron J. Walsh
Writers: Ciaran Cassidy, Kieron J. Walsh
Release date: September 9, 2020
Original language: English
Age rating: 15
Status: Released
Country: Belgium, Ireland
Production: Calach Films, Caviar, Vertigo Films

The Racer cast & crew

The Racer was directed by Kieron J. Walsh and written by Ciaran Cassidy and Kieron J. Walsh.

The cast features Louis Talpe as Dominique Chabol, Matteo Simoni as Lupo ‘Tartare’ Marino, Tara Lee as Dr. Lynn Brennan, Iain Glen as ‘Sonny’ McElhone, Karel Roden as Viking, and Timo Wagner as Stefano Drago.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by James Mather and it was produced by Yvonne Donohoe and Katie Holly.

Is The Racer worth watching?

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, The Racer is worth a place on your watchlist.

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