Summary
Ford v Ferrarihas become a hit on AVOD after first releasing in 2019. Directed by James Mangold,Ford v FerraristarsMatt Damon as Carroll ShelbyoppositeChristian Bale as driver Ken Miles. The movie, which sports an impressive 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, chronicles the true story of Shelby and Miles' attempts to build a Ford race car that can beat Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
New data fromReelgoodnow reveals thatFord v Ferrariranks as the sixth most popular movie on AVOD (advertising-based video on demand) for the month of June. The film, which was available on Tubi but is no longer, beats the likes of 2023’sSound of Freedomand 1978’sInvasion of the Body Snatchers, but falls behind 1995’sHeatand 2003’sBad Boys II. Check out the full AVOD chart below:
Ford v Ferrari’s AVOD Success Explained
How The The Matt Damon & Christian Bale Film Fared In Theaters
When a movie that’s several years old becomes a success on streaming, VOD, or AVOD, it can sometimes be due to the actors involved having new projects that are coming out. It’s possible that’s a contributing factor here as Damon is set to appear inThe Instigatorsnext month. The more likely explanation in this case, however, is just thatFord v Ferrariis a crowd-pleaser with a handful of recognizable movie stars that tells a compelling true story. Plus, Tubi let viewers watch it for free with some ad breaks.
Ford v. Ferrari True Story: 10 Biggest Details The Le Mans ‘66 Movie Leaves Out
Ford v Ferrari did a great job breaking down the real rivalry between the automotive racers in 1966, but missed out on some juicy real details.
In addition to its impressive 98% audience score,Ford v Ferrariwas also a hit with critics, boasting a strong 92% onRotten Tomatoes. Made on an estimated budget of about $98 million, the film made $225.5 million worldwide at the box office. This doesn’t make it a huge hit, but it was certainly a success.Ford v Ferrariwas also nominated for 5 Oscars, including Best Picture. The film ended up walking away with two wins for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing.
TheFord v Ferraricastis undoubtedly one reason why the movie remains popular with audiences. In addition to the strong chemistry between Damon and Bale, the film’s cast also includes Josh Lucas, Jon Bernthal, and Tracy Letts. Though the film isn’t still available to watch for free on Tubi,Ford v Ferrariis certainly looking like a film that will continue to stand the test of time with viewers.
Ford v Ferrari
Cast
Directed by James Mangold, Ford v Ferrari is a sports drama that tells the true story of car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale), who team up to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
