Joseph Kosinski’s F1 The Movie — the Brad Pitt-led roar of a thing that blends real Grand Prix footage with glossy Hollywood drama — spent the summer filling IMAX screens and pulling in surprisingly big crowds. Now the film has crossed the usual theatrical-to-digital finish line: as of August 22, 2025, it’s available to watch at home on premium video-on-demand (PVOD) and for digital purchase through the major online stores.

What the film is

In case you missed it in theaters: Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, an aging racing legend coaxed back into Formula One to save a last-place team and mentor a hotshot rookie (Damson Idris). The movie was made with heavy input from the sport — Lewis Hamilton is an executive producer and the production shot during real Grand Prix weekends — and it’s been a big commercial success, topping the summer box office and closing in on (and passing, by reports) the $600 million mark worldwide.

Where you can watch it right now

The digital rollout follows the standard PVOD pattern: big-screen window first, then a simultaneous digital rental/purchase across participating retailers.

• Amazon Prime Video (Prime Video Store) — Rent or buy from the Prime Video Store. You do not need an Amazon Prime subscription to rent or buy; any Amazon account can make the transaction. Amazon lists the PVOD rental at about $19.99 and the purchase at about $24.99.
• Apple TV / iTunes — Apple’s press office confirms the film is available as premium VOD and electronic sell-through on participating digital retailers beginning August 22. Search the Apple TV app or iTunes for F1 The Movie.
• Google Play / YouTube Movies / Vudu / Fandango at Home and other digital stores — The title appears on aggregator services and storefronts like JustWatch and has been reported as available to rent or buy on most major digital platforms. Expect similar PVOD price tiers on those stores, though regional pricing and currency will vary.

How the digital rentals/purchases work

PVOD pricing and viewing rules are slightly different from a typical streaming subscription:

• Price: In the U.S., PVOD rentals are running about $19.99 and purchases are about $24.99. That’s the usual “new release” premium price set by studios during the post-theatrical window.
• Rental windows (Prime example): On Prime Video, you typically have 30 days to start watching a rental. Once you hit play, you’ll have at least 48 hours to finish the movie (you can rewatch during that 48-hour window). Rules like this are standard across most major stores, but double-check the retailer’s help pages for exact timing in your country.
• Buying vs renting: Buying (digital purchase) adds the film to your account/library for indefinite access (subject to licensing), usually with options to download in higher resolutions for offline viewing. Renting is cheaper but temporary. If you care about picture quality (4K/HDR) and repeat viewings, buying is the safer bet — confirmed availability of 4K or Dolby formats depends on the specific store and your device support.

Final note — is buying worth it?

If you loved the spectacle — the in-car cameras, the practical racing sequences and the music that’s become part of the film’s cultural momentum — buying the movie gives you the best long-term access (and usually the best resolution). If you’re trying for a one-time watch with friends, the PVOD rental window (the $19.99 weekend option) is the usual, slightly pricier shortcut studios use to capture at-home opening weekend interest.

Bottom line

F1 The Movie has left the track and is now parked on your favorite digital storefront: search for the title on Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube Movies or other stores, pick rent or buy, and you’re off. If you want the highest quality and the option to rewatch, buy; if you just want a big-screen weekend with friends, rent and enjoy the rush.