Our team compiled the movies with best car chases and here is what they came up with
Movies with car chases have been a staple of Hollywood for decades, and some of the best car chase scenes ever filmed have been featured in some of the most iconic films ever made. From the classic chase scenes in Bullitt, The French Connection, and The Bourne Identity, to the more recent ones in The Fast and the Furious franchise, the car chase has become an integral part of the action movie genre.
Here are 30 of the greatest car chase movies ever made, complete with movie summaries, MPAA ratings, box office collections, and year of release.
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1. Bullitt (1968)
MPAA Rating: PG
Box Office: $51.8 million
Year of Release: 1968
Bullitt stars Steve McQueen as a San Francisco police lieutenant who is assigned to protect a mob witness. After the witness is murdered, McQueen goes on a relentless pursuit through the streets of San Francisco to find the killers. The movie features one of the most famous and influential car chases ever filmed, as McQueen drives through the city in a Ford Mustang. The car chase scene is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for decades to come.
2. The French Connection (1971)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $51.5 million
Year of Release: 1971
The French Connection stars Gene Hackman as a New York City detective trying to take down an international heroin smuggling operation. Hackman and his partner set out to stop the smugglers, and the movie features an intense car chase through the streets of New York. The chase scene, which was filmed entirely on location, is considered one of the greatest chase scenes ever filmed, and it was a major influence on car chase films for years to come.
3. The Bourne Identity (2002)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $213.4 million
Year of Release: 2002
The Bourne Identity stars Matt Damon as an amnesiac who is trying to discover his true identity. After he is attacked by a group of assassins, he goes on the run, and the movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Paris. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
4. The Fast and the Furious (2001)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $207.2 million
Year of Release: 2001
The Fast and the Furious stars Vin Diesel as a former street racer who is recruited by the FBI to infiltrate a group of street racers involved in a major crime ring. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Los Angeles, as Diesel and his crew pursue the criminals. The chase scene was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come, and it was the first of many thrilling car chase scenes featured in the franchise.
5. Gone in 60 Seconds (2000)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $237.2 million
Year of Release: 2000
Gone in 60 Seconds stars Nicolas Cage as a retired car thief who is forced to steal 50 cars in one night in order to save his brother’s life. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Los Angeles, as Cage and his crew try to escape the police. The chase scene was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come, and it is regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed.
6. Mad Max (1979)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $100 million
Year of Release: 1979
Mad Max stars Mel Gibson as a cop who is trying to bring down a gang of criminals in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Gibson and his crew try to escape the gang. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
7. The Italian Job (1969)
MPAA Rating: G
Box Office: $51 million
Year of Release: 1969
The Italian Job stars Michael Caine as a thief who is trying to pull off a daring heist in Italy. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Turin, as Caine and his crew try to escape the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
8. The Blues Brothers (1980)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $115.2 million
Year of Release: 1980
The Blues Brothers stars John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as two brothers who are trying to save an orphanage from being shut down. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Chicago, as the brothers try to evade the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
9. The Wraith (1986)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $19.7 million
Year of Release: 1986
The Wraith stars Charlie Sheen as a mysterious drifter who is trying to take down a gang of criminals in a small Arizona town. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Sheen and his crew try to escape the gang. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
10. Vanishing Point (1971)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $1.5 million
Year of Release: 1971
Vanishing Point stars Barry Newman as a former race car driver who is trying to make a cross-country trip in a Dodge Challenger. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Newman is pursued by the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
11. The Road Warrior (1981)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $23.7 million
Year of Release: 1981
The Road Warrior stars Mel Gibson as a loner trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Gibson and his crew try to escape a gang of criminals. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
12. The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
MPAA Rating: PG
Box Office: $185.4 million
Year of Release: 1977
The Spy Who Loved Me stars Roger Moore as James Bond, who is trying to stop a villain from unleashing a deadly weapon. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Cairo, as Bond and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
13. Death Proof (2007)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $46.1 million
Year of Release: 2007
Death Proof stars Kurt Russell as a stuntman who is trying to take down a serial killer. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Austin, as Russell and his crew try to escape the killer. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
14. Ronin (1998)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $40.2 million
Year of Release: 1998
Ronin stars Robert De Niro as a former mercenary who is trying to track down a mysterious suitcase. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Paris, as De Niro and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
15. Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
MPAA Rating: PG
Box Office: $126.7 million
Year of Release: 1977
Smokey and the Bandit stars Burt Reynolds as a truck driver who is trying to transport a shipment of beer across the country. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the back roads of the American South, as Reynolds and his crew try to evade the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
16. Duel (1971)
MPAA Rating: G
Box Office: $21 million
Year of Release: 1971
Duel stars Dennis Weaver as a businessman who is trying to make a cross-country trip. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Weaver is pursued by an unseen truck driver. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
17. The Cannonball Run (1981)
MPAA Rating: PG
Box Office: $72 million
Year of Release: 1981
The Cannonball Run stars Burt Reynolds as a racer who is trying to win an illegal cross-country race. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Reynolds and his crew try to evade the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
18. The Road Warrior (1981)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $23.7 million
Year of Release: 1981
The Road Warrior stars Mel Gibson as a loner trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the desert, as Gibson and his crew try to escape a gang of criminals. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
19. The Transporter (2002)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $43.1 million
Year of Release: 2002
The Transporter stars Jason Statham as a professional driver who is trying to take down a criminal organization. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of France, as Statham and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
20. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
MPAA Rating: PG
Box Office: $97.6 million
Year of Release: 1974
The Man with the Golden Gun stars Roger Moore as James Bond, who is trying to stop a villain from creating a deadly weapon. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Bangkok, as Bond and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
21. The Great Race (1965)
MPAA Rating: G
Box Office: $68 million
Year of Release: 1965
The Great Race stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Natalie Wood as three drivers who are competing in a cross-country race. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the countryside, as the drivers try to outrun their rivals. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
22. True Lies (1994)
MPAA Rating: R
Box Office: $378.9 million
Year of Release: 1994
True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a secret agent who is trying to stop a terrorist from launching a nuclear weapon. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Miami, as Schwarzenegger and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
23. Gone in 60 Seconds (1974)
MPAA Rating: G
Box Office: $18 million
Year of Release: 1974
Gone in 60 Seconds stars H.B. Halicki as a car thief who is trying to steal 48 cars in one night. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Los Angeles, as Halicki and his crew try to evade the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
24. The Italian Job (2003)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $176.1 million
Year of Release: 2003
The Italian Job stars Mark Wahlberg as a thief who is trying to pull off a daring heist in Italy. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Turin, as Wahlberg and his crew try to escape the police. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
25. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $158.5 million
Year of Release: 2006
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift stars Lucas Black as a street racer who is trying to take down a criminal in Tokyo. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Tokyo, as Black and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.
26. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Box Office: $442.8 million
Year of Release: 2007
The Bourne Ultimatum stars Matt Damon as Jason Bourne, who is trying to uncover the truth about his past. The movie features an intense car chase scene through the streets of Moscow, as Bourne and his crew try to escape the villains. The chase scene is widely regarded as one of the best car chases ever filmed, and it was a major influence on filmmakers for years to come.