Netflix and Chill with the Best Car Movies

What sounds better than curling up and watching a car movie? That's a rhetorical question, of course. We already know you're with us on that one. So we've compiled some of the best movies here, each available on a subscription service, to save you from having to scroll endlessly through Netflix or Amazon Prime. There's really something here for everyone, regardless of how you like to see your cars on screen.

Starring Ryan Gosling, Drive is the story of a Hollywood stuntman who has a side job of helping criminals as a getaway driver. Featuring fast cars, high-speed chases, and shootouts, this movie will more than satisfy anyone looking for an action movie. Watch it now

Although Roma doesn’t revolve around cars, it features many classic ones that look even better on screen in the 2019 Oscar winner for best cinematography. Taking place in 1971, it features 1960s Dodge Darts, Chevy Impalas, and Ford Galaxie 500s, plus various Renaults, among others (including the VW Beetle pictured here), making this movie a great option for anyone looking to reminisce about some of the great cars of the era. Watch it now

Burt Reynolds, behind the wheel of a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, and his friend race to get a shipment of beer from Texas to Georgia, as it's illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi. The movie that propelled the black and gold Firebird to legendary status, Smokey and the Bandit is almost as American as a movie can get. The later installments in the film series are on Starz, too.

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Gran Torino, is, well, all about a man and his 1972 Ford Gran Torino. The man, played by Clint Eastwood, watches his home town of Highland Park, Michigan, change. The plot is about how he changes, and it's not always easy to watch, but the car is at the center of the story and stunningly, timelessly beautiful. Watch it now

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A 1970s film punctuated by friends cruising around small-town California in the early 1960s, American Graffiti is perhaps the quintessential coming-of-age movie, with a cast almost an iconic as the cars driven.

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Senna is, of course, the story of Ayrton Senna, the late lamented Formula 1 legend. The story is told through using primary footage of Senna on the racetrack and at home, starting with his arrival in 1984 on the Formula 1 scene that he was soon to dominate. Watch it now

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Taking place in a dystopian world, The Rover revolves around the main character's car being stolen. As it is his last possession in a world ravaged by economic turmoil, he sets out to get his car back. And really, what could be better than a movie about someone on a journey to retake his car?

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Baby Driver is about Baby, a young getaway driver who is the go-to for a group of bank robbers. The movie features a number of high-speed chases and impressive driving, with the movie opening with a chase in a 2006 Subaru WRX.

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Dean Martin, Jackie Chan, Frank Sinatra, Burt Reynolds, and a monkey kisses a police officer on a traffic stop. Of course there's a lot more to this sequel about the greatest outlaw road race, but if you're looking for a giggle-packed comedy routine, park yourself in front of this one.

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The battle between Ford and Ferrari lives on in this emotional film featuring actors Matt Damon as famed racing constructor Carroll Shelby and Christian Bale playing racing driver Ken Miles. It's two hours and 32 minutes long, but the strong human elements in this film make the investment worth it, with a few racing scenes exaggerated to add even more dramatic flair. Watch it Now

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