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One Fast Move is a sports drama on Prime Video directed and written by Kelly Blatz. The film follows Wes Neil, a rookie racer who gets jailed for taking part in illegal motorbike races. To turn his life around after getting out of prison, he meets his father and former racer Dean Miller, who abandoned him and his mother in childhood.
Dean is initially reluctant to let Wes take part in a professional race, but after seeing him in action, he develops faith in his ability to do what he couldn't due to a lower back injury. Dean starts training Wes and even makes a racing bike for him. However, unresolved issue of their past begins affecting their plans.
One Fast Move premiered on August 8, 2024, and stars KJ Apa, Eric Dane, Maia Reficco, and Edward James Olmos in prominent roles. The film is about missed opportunities and rectification, told through the high-octane world of motorbike racing.
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Here are 7 best movies like One Fast Move
1) The Champion (2024)
The Champion is a Spanish sports drama about a star football player Diego, played by Marcel Serrano, who is suspended for his bad behavior on the field. To get him back, his manager hires a psychologist Alex, played by Dani Rovira.
Alex finds out that the reason behind Diego's behavior is a deep-seated self-esteem issue due to dyslexia. Like One Fast Move, the film is about broken relationships and missed opportunities. The two leading men develop an unusual bond that changes both their lives. The film directed by Carlos Therón is available on Netflix for streaming.
2) Ford vs Ferrari (2019)
Ford vs Ferrari is a biographical sports drama starring Christian Bale as British race car driver Ken Miles and Matt Damon as a racer and automotive designer Carroll Shelby.
The film follows the events before the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France. Henry Ford II hired Carroll Shelby and his British driver, Ken Miles, to design a car that could defeat Scuderia Ferrari, the dominant Italian racing team.
Like One Fast Move, the film showcases high-octane racing and the work behind it in incredible detail. The film directed by James Mangold is available for streaming on Amazon, Prime Video, and Hulu.
3) Creed (2015)
Creed is a sports drama based and the seventh film in the Rocky film series. Creed follows Adonis Creed, the son of Rocky's first rival Apollo Creed as he tries to get into his father's shoes. Adonis seeks Rocky's help and guidance to become a pro boxer and continue his father's legacy. The film is similar to One Fast Move in terms of its exploration of an unusual father-son relationship.
The film is directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Tony Bellew, and Graham McTavish in prominent roles. Watch it on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Max.
4) Rush (2013)
Rush is another high-octane speed racing film like One Fast Move. It is a biographical telling of the racing rivalry between two Formula One drivers, James Hunt and Niki Lauda. The years-long rivalry is shown through various races in events like the Formula Three race in London, the Spanish Grand Prix, the German Grand Prix, etc.
The film is directed by Academy Award-winning Ron Howard and stars Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara, and Natalie Dormer. It is available for streaming on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Netflix.
5) The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid is a 1984 coming-of-age martial arts film that is considered a classic of world cinema. The film is an underdog story about a teenager Daniel LaRusson played by Ralph Machio, who learns to fight his way through school and life.
The way racing becomes a way for Wes Neil to move ahead in life in One Fast Move. Similarly, karate becomes a vessel for Daniel to deal with his bullies and develop self-confidence. The film showcases a beautiful relationship between a mentor and mentee through Mister Miyagi and Daniel as well as a toxic teacher-student relationship through Kreese and Johnny.
Watch the film on Prime Video.
6) The Blind Side (2009)
Another film in which sports becomes a vessel to turn one's life around is The Blind Side, a biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock about the American football player Michael Oher. The film chronicles his days as a homeless boy to being adopted by a white family, an event that turns his life around.
Sandra Bullock plays Michael's adoptive mother Leigh Anne Tuohy, who brought him into her house. The actress won an Academy Award for her sincere portrayal. The film also stars Tim McGraw, Quinton Aaron, and Kathy Bates. It's available on Netflix and Prime Video.
7) Days of Thunder (1990)
Days of Thunder is a sports film about a young racer Cole Trickle, played by Tom Cruise, who dreams of becoming a pro NASCAR driver. Cole's personality and name are based on two real-life racers Tim Richmond and Dick Trickle. However, the film's story is fictional. It does feature actual NASCAR racers like Richard Petty, Rusty Wallace, Neil Bonnett, and Harry Gant.
The film also features some impressive racing sequences like One Fast Move, for which it was highly praised in its time. However, the film's similarity to Cruise's other hit film Top Gun can not be missed. The film starring Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Caroline Williams, and Michael Rooker is available on Prime Video and Apple TV.
One Fast Move is available for streaming on Prime Video.
