Overview
Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
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DirectorTony Scott
WriterRobert Towne
Cast
Tom Cruise
Cole Trickle
Robert Duvall
Harry Hogge
Nicole Kidman
Dr. Claire Lewicki
Randy Quaid
Tim Dalander
Cary Elwes
Russ Wheeler
Michael Rooker
Rowdy Burns
Fred Thompson
Big John
John C. Reilly
Buck Bretherton
J.C. Quinn
Waddle
Don Simpson
Aldo Bennedetti
Caroline Williams
Jennie Burns
Michael Burgess
Young Doctor
Gerald R. Molen
Dr. Wilhaire
Donna W. Scott
Darlene
Leilani Sarelle
Female Highway Patrol Officer
Chris Ellis
Harlem Hoogerhyde
Peter Appel
Cole's Crew
Stephen Michael Ayers
Cole's Crew
Mike Slattery
Cole's Crew
John Griesemer
Len Dortort
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Keywords
underdogsportsstock car racingdaytonacar crashrivalryrevengeracingcrashrace car drivernascarracerstock carrecoveryphoenix, arizonamotorsportunderdog sports movie
Details
Budget
$60M
Revenue
$158M
TMDb Votes
1,681
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026