Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesFilms must feature cars; may include auto racing / fast cars
List of the best movies featuring awesome and fast cars, ranked by the fans. This car films list can be sorted by director, actors, or year of release via their column headers. So, what are the best movies about cars? Nothing is more exciting than a movie with a fast auto. In this list of the greatest car movies ever made, including racing films, fast car movies, old films with high speed chases, and action car movies. What are the best car action movies? While this might not feature all car films, it does have the greatest.
Cars in movies have always played an important storytelling role in American and foreign cinema and when talking about the top car movies one has to mention The Fast and the Furious, Gone in 60 Seconds, and all-time greats like Bullitt and Smokey and the Bandit. Featuring good classic movies, car-themed animated films, and cool Hollywood movies about driving similar to Need for Speed, this list has it all.
After watching these, you may make your own top 10 car movies list. For other interesting movie lists check out the horse racing movies, and car racing movies.
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1,090318Bullitt
Robert Duvall, Steve McQueenReleased: 1968
Directed by: Peter Yates
Bullitt is a 1968 American action police procedural film directed by Peter Yates and produced... more
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1,054411Smokey and the Bandit
Sally Field, Burt ReynoldsReleased: 1977
Directed by: Hal Needham
Smokey and the Bandit is a 1977 Technicolor American action comedy film starring Burt... more3
1,696757The Fast and the Furious
Vin Diesel, Michelle RodriguezReleased: 2001
Directed by: Rob Cohen
The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 American street racing action film directed by Rob Cohen... more4
672247The Cannonball Run
Farrah Fawcett, Terry BradshawReleased: 1981
Directed by: Hal Needham
The Cannonball Run is a 1981 comedy film starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Dom DeLuise,... more5
1,204551Gone in 60 Seconds
Angelina Jolie, Nicolas CageReleased: 2000
Directed by: Dominic Sena
Gone in 60 Seconds is a 2000 American action film, starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie,... more6
716307The Transporter
Jason Statham, Shu QiReleased: 2002
Directed by: Corey Yuen, Louis Leterrier
The Transporter is a 2002 French action thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and Corey... more7
1,025500Fast Five
Vin Diesel, Paul WalkerReleased: 2011
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast Five is a 2011 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the fifth installment in... more8
884305American Graffiti
Harrison Ford, Ron HowardReleased: 1973
Directed by: George Lucas
American Graffiti is a 1973 American coming of age comedy-drama film directed and co-written... more9
904401Mad Max
Mel Gibson, Hugh Keays-ByrneReleased: 1979
Directed by: George Miller
Mad Max is a 1979 Australian dystopian action film directed by George Miller, produced by... more10
565240The Blues Brothers
Carrie Fisher, Aretha FranklinReleased: 1980
Directed by: John Landis
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical comedy film directed by John Landis and starring... more11
350167Le Mans
Steve McQueen, Luc MerendaReleased: 1971
Directed by: Lee H. Katzin
Le Mans is a 1971 action film directed by Lee H. Katzin, starring Steve McQueen. It features... more12
609199Vanishing Point
Charlotte Rampling, Cleavon LittleReleased: 1971
Directed by: Richard C. Sarafian
Vanishing Point is a 1971 American action road movie directed by Richard C. Sarafian and... more13
849438Fast & Furious
Vin Diesel, Michelle RodriguezReleased: 2009
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast & Furious (aka Fast & Furious 4) is a 2009 action film directed by Justin Lin, and a... more14
536253The Italian Job
Michael Caine, Benny HillReleased: 1969
Directed by: Peter Collinson
The Italian Job is a 1969 British caper film, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by... more15
436174Back to the Future
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis. Marty... more16
402200The Gumball Rally
Gary Busey, Casey KasemReleased: 1976
Directed by: Charles Bail, Chuck Bail
The Gumball Rally is a 1976 film directed and co-written by Charles Bail about a... more17
9275632 Fast 2 Furious
Eva Mendes, Paul WalkerReleased: 2003
Directed by: John Singleton
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 American street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It... more18
495286Rush
Chris Hemsworth, Daniel BrühlReleased: 2013
Directed by: Ron Howard
Rush is a 2013 biographical sports film directed by Ron Howard. The merciless 1970s rivalry... more19
505236Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood, Dreama WalkerReleased: 2008
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also... more20
478278Need for Speed
Michael Keaton, Dakota JohnsonReleased: 2014
Directed by: Scott Waugh
Need for Speed is a 2014 American action film directed by Scott Waugh, loosely based on the... more21
757421The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Vin Diesel, Bow WowReleased: 2006
Directed by: Justin Lin
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 American action film directed by Justin Lin,... more22
600275Christine
Kelly Preston, Alexandra PaulReleased: 1983
Directed by: John Carpenter
Christine is a 1983 American horror thriller film directed by John Carpenter and starring... more23
488251Mad Max 2
Mel Gibson, Bruce SpenceReleased: 1981
Directed by: George Miller
Mad Max 2 is a 1981 Australian post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. The... more24
713457The Italian Job
Charlize Theron, Kelly BrookReleased: 2003
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
The Italian Job is a 2003 film directed by F. Gary Gray, written by Wayne and Donna Powers and... more25
27383Baby Driver
Ansel Elgort, Kevin SpaceyReleased: 2017
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Baby Driver is a 2017 British-American action thriller film written and directed by Edgar... more
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