Gran Turismo
AdventureDramaAction
11+PG-13
2023·2h 15m·Neill Blomkamp·PlayStation Productions·● Script read & verified
Gran Turismo tells the true story of Jann Mardenborough, a working-class British gamer who wins a contest to transform elite Gran Turismo video game players...
Best watched together — The traumatic crash scene involving a spectator death requires adult guidance to process appropriately
Heads Up for Parents
The film has generated significant controversy for its handling of a real fatal crash, with critics calling the timeline manipulation 'tasteless' and 'reprehensible.'
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Very Mild▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Mild▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
Jann's relationship with his father Steve, who initially disapproves of his gaming but eventually becomes his biggest supporter, forms the emotional heart of the film. The story emphasizes how parental belief and family reconciliation drive Jann's success from gamer to professional racer.
Community Notes
- Critics like Charlotte O'Sullivan have argued that using the fatal crash as motivation is 'reprehensible' and disrespectful to the victim
- Film critics have called the timeline manipulation of the deadly accident 'tasteless reframing of a fatal event'
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Strong father-son relationship portrayed through Jann's conflicts with his blue-collar father Steve (Djimon Hounsou), showing the emotional fabric of the story
- ✓Themes of triumph over adversity and proving that unconventional paths can lead to success
- ✓Multicultural representation with Jann being the son of a Black man and white woman
Cast:Archie MadekweDavid HarbourOrlando BloomDjimon HounsouDarren Barnet