2011
The film "Rush" chronicles the intense rivalry between two Formula 1 drivers, the disciplined Niki Lauda and the charismatic James Hunt, beginning with their early encounters on the track. Lauda, a meticulous and calculating Austrian, quickly rises through the ranks, securing a spot with Ferrari, while the reckless British playboy Hunt struggles with financial instability despite his raw talent. Their contrasting personalities and driving styles fuel a fierce competition, with Lauda consistently outperforming Hunt, who eventually secures a coveted seat with McLaren. The rivalry escalates dramatically when Lauda suffers a near-fatal crash at the Nürburgring, sustaining severe burns and lung damage, yet he makes a miraculous return to racing just weeks later.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Rush follows the contrasting journeys of Niki Lauda and James Hunt as they rise through the ranks of Formula 1, clash on and off the track, and confront personal and professional crises.
Open full beat sheetJames Hunt is listed as Formula 1 Racing Driver. Magnetic, reckless, blonde, athletic, rock star of F1. In the parsed data, James Hunt is connected to 83 scenes, 192 dialogue lines, 196 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
83 scenes / 192 dialogue linesNiki Lauda is listed as Formula 1 Racing Driver. Highly intelligent, disciplined, Austrian, sharp-featured, rat-like appearance. In the parsed data, Niki Lauda is connected to 83 scenes, 154 dialogue lines, 155 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
83 scenes / 154 dialogue linesAlastair Caldwell is listed as McLaren Team Manager. Pragmatic, focused. In the parsed data, Alastair Caldwell is connected to 25 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.
25 scenes / 14 dialogue linesMarlene Lauda is listed as Niki's wife. Brunette, elegant, supportive. In the parsed data, Marlene Lauda is connected to 22 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 76.
22 scenes / 12 dialogue linesAlexander Hesketh is listed as Team Owner. Posh, eccentric, wealthy. In the parsed data, Alexander Hesketh is connected to 14 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
14 scenes / 10 dialogue linesBubbles Horsley is listed as Hesketh Chief Mechanic. Loyal, dedicated. In the parsed data, Bubbles Horsley is connected to 14 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 29.
14 scenes / 10 dialogue linesTeddy Mayer is listed as McLaren Team Director. Lawyerly, business-focused. In the parsed data, Teddy Mayer is connected to 14 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 73.
14 scenes / 6 dialogue linesSuzy Miller is listed as James's wife. Successful model, beautiful. In the parsed data, Suzy Miller is connected to 11 scenes, 31 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
11 scenes / 31 dialogue linesClay Regazzoni is listed as Formula 1 Racing Driver. Swiss, muscular, moustachioed. In the parsed data, Clay Regazzoni is connected to 10 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.
10 scenes / 9 dialogue linesRichard Burton is listed as Actor. Famous, deep-voiced, involved with Suzy. In the parsed data, Richard Burton is connected to 3 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 66.
3 scenes / 2 dialogue linesDark clouds hover over the Eifel mountains as weather begins to clear.
A close-up of an eye blinking and evaluating.
Sunlight breaks through as commentators discuss the race conditions.
Niki Lauda sits in his car, contemplating his legacy and the weather conditions.
Niki LaudaThe starting grid of a Grand Prix; Niki and Hunt prepare for the race.
Niki Lauda, James HuntChaos in the pits as drivers switch tires.
Niki Lauda, James HuntRace positions are announced.
Niki Lauda, James HuntNiki crashes his car during the race.
Niki LaudaHospital staff prepare for the injured driver; James Hunt arrives.
James HuntNurse examines James Hunt.
James HuntJames and the nurse arrive at his apartment.
James HuntJames and the nurse arrive at the track.
James HuntJames introduces the nurse to his team.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Alastair Caldwell, Bubbles HorsleyJames prepares for the race.
James Hunt, Alexander HeskethJames notices Niki Lauda.
Niki Lauda, James HuntJames and Niki race.
Niki Lauda, James HuntTeam watches the race.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyJames shunts Niki's car.
Niki Lauda, James HuntJames celebrates on the podium; Niki confronts him.
Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyNiki reflects on his family background.
Niki LaudaNiki prepares to talk to his family.
Niki LaudaNiki confronts his grandfather about racing.
Niki LaudaNiki negotiates a loan.
Niki LaudaNiki drives to the airport.
Niki LaudaNiki arrives at the airport.
Niki LaudaNiki negotiates a contract with Louis Stanley.
Niki LaudaJames Hunt wins an award.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyJames Hunt accepts a trophy and makes a speech about his father and his own lack of academic success.
James HuntJames and Hesketh discuss the future of the team and Niki Lauda's recent career moves.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyNiki Lauda arrives for testing and has an awkward encounter with the receptionist, Agnes.
Niki LaudaNiki is introduced to his team and Clay Regazzoni.
Niki Lauda, Clay Regazzoni, Alastair CaldwellNiki inspects his new car and criticizes its weight and power.
Niki LaudaNiki forces the mechanics to strip the car down to make adjustments.
Niki LaudaThe mechanics finish their work and are exhausted.
Niki LaudaNiki tests his modified car and impresses the team with his speed.
Niki Lauda, Clay Regazzoni, Alastair CaldwellClay gets into Niki's car.
Clay Regazzoni, Niki LaudaClay races the car and achieves a faster time.
Clay Regazzoni, Alastair CaldwellNiki negotiates a new contract with Stanley.
Niki Lauda, Alastair CaldwellClay sees Niki talking to Agnes.
Clay Regazzoni, Niki LaudaClay warns Niki about Agnes's past with James Hunt.
Niki Lauda, Clay RegazzoniAgnes waits for Niki.
Niki decides not to go on the date.
Niki LaudaJames Hunt arrives at Hesketh Racing HQ.
James HuntHesketh reveals the new F1 car to James.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyThe Hesketh team arrives at the Spanish GP, but a fatal accident occurs.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyThe aftermath of the fatal crash.
James Hunt, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyJames is sick with nerves after the accident.
James Hunt, Bubbles HorsleyJames and Niki have a tense confrontation.
James Hunt, Niki LaudaNiki wins the race while James's car is towed back.
Niki Lauda, James HuntJames's team discusses his need for more professionalism.
James Hunt, Bubbles HorsleyNiki and James prepare for the race, exchanging barbs about their cars and positions.
Niki Lauda, James HuntRichard Burton and Liz Taylor arrive at the VIP area, where Burton meets Suzy Hunt.
James Hunt, Marlene Lauda, Suzy Miller, Richard BurtonThe Hesketh estate.
Niki wins the race at Kyalami with James finishing second.
Niki Lauda, James HuntJames meets Suzy Miller.
James Hunt, Suzy MillerJames and Suzy discuss marriage and James's career.
James Hunt, Suzy MillerJames and Niki stand on the podium together.
Niki Lauda, James HuntJames wins the Spanish Grand Prix.
James HuntThe McLaren team celebrates James's victory.
Alastair Caldwell, Teddy MayerJames and Suzy emerge from their wedding; James learns Niki signed with Ferrari.
James Hunt, Suzy Miller, Alexander Hesketh, Bubbles HorsleyJames and Niki are on the podium; James is confident, Niki is threatened.
Niki Lauda, James HuntNiki tests the Ferrari and gives blunt feedback.
Niki Lauda, Clay RegazzoniJames's car is inspected and he faces disqualification due to a complaint by Ferrari.
Niki Lauda, James HuntThe McLaren team rebuilds the car to meet regulations.
James Hunt, Alastair Caldwell, Teddy MayerJames retires from the race due to mechanical failure.
James HuntClay and Niki discuss passion and business in racing.
Niki Lauda, Clay RegazzoniJames retires from the race due to engine explosion.
James HuntNiki meets Marlene.
Niki Lauda, Marlene LaudaJames crashes out of the race.
James HuntJames storms into the pits, furious at his team.
James Hunt, Alastair Caldwell, Teddy MayerNiki critiques Marlene's car while she drives.
Niki Lauda, Marlene LaudaNiki and James confront each other after the race.
Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Marlene LaudaThe car breaks down; Niki and Marlene get a ride.
Niki Lauda, Marlene LaudaJames discovers his wife Suzy is with Richard Burton.
James Hunt, Alastair Caldwell, Teddy MayerA jet takes off.
Establishment of Manhattan.
James arrives at the hotel surrounded by paparazzi.
James HuntNiki and James argue after Niki wins the championship.
Niki Lauda, James Hunt, Marlene LaudaJames confronts Suzy about her relationship with Burton.
James Hunt, Suzy MillerJames speaks to the press about his separation.
James HuntYou're right. I could learn from you. In hospital the toughest part of my treatment was the vacuum. Pumping the shit out of my lungs. It was agony. While doing it, I was watching television...you winning all those races...and I was cursing you.. "That bastard, Hunt", I would shout, "I hate that guy." one day the doctor said, "Mr. Lauda, may I offer one piece of advice? Stop thinking of it as a curse to have been given an enemy in life. It can be a blessing, too." I said, "Who are you, Confucius?" He said, "A wise man gets more from his enemies than a fool from his friends." And you know, he's right. Look at us. We were a pair of kids when we first met. Hotheaded jerks in Formula 3. Headed nowhere. Now we're both Champions of the world. Not bad.
Thank you. My parents always wanted me to be a doctor, or stockbroker, and gave me a first class education...but to no avail. My brothers are the success stories. I get bored easily. I have a hot head, an inability to tolerate discipline. I fall out with people left and right. I'm quick to settle matters with my fists. The only creatures I've ever loved and treated well, are budgerigars. In any normal area of life, I'd be...or AM...a total liability. All I've got going for me is I'm quick in a car.
Okay, but if you want my advice...I'd let this one go. I'm not questioning your taste. She's a great girl. But Agnes's last boyfriend was a British Formula 2 driver, who has a reputation for two things. For being a suicidal jerk on the track, and for going all night, and all day afterwards...and all night again in bed. He's an OK driver, but an IMMORTAL fuck, apparently. I don't know about you, but that's not an act I'd like to follow.
You don't want me back...you never wanted to be married in the first place. You did it because you hoped it might change you...settle you down... help with the racing. Not because you loved me. And who knows, if it had been just the drinking, or the dope, or the infidelity, or the moods...it might even have worked...but when it's all of them?
What did you expect? That Niki would give you the championship lying down? Of course not. He's a fighter. He's going to come at you with everything he's got. But you can do this. As a driver, you're his equal - better, maybe. And God knows you're quick and brave enough. You just..
Sure. I had a skin graft operation where they put half my right thigh in my face. It doesn't look too good but one unexpected advantage is it's impossible to perspire through a skin graft, so sweat will never run in my eyes again - which is good for a driver.
In the hospital I told them to tell me straight, no bullshit - how bad it would be. My appearance. They said with time it'd be fine. But it won't. I can tell, seeing your reaction. I am going to spend the rest of my life with a face that frightens people.
I don't know why it became such a big thing. We were just drivers. Busting each other's balls. To me this is perfectly normal. But other people saw it differently. That whatever it was between us went deeper. And changed us both somehow. Forever.
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