Senna (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Senna is a 2011 biographical documentary directed by Asif Kapadia, starring Ayrton Senna. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $10.2 million worldwide. It won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Documentary at the BAFTA 2012. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Genres
- Biography , Sport , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Senna About?
The premise of Senna without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
This documentary explores the extraordinary life and career of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest Formula 1 racing drivers of all time. From his early beginnings to his untimely death in 1994, the film charts his relentless drive for perfection and his intense rivalry with fellow drivers. Featuring previously unseen archival footage, it provides an intimate look at Senna's dedication, ambition, and the pressures he faced both on and off the track, captivating audiences whether they are familiar with racing or not.
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Senna Cast
Ayrton Senna stars in Senna. Directed by Asif Kapadia.
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Director Asif Kapadia
Senna Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Senna 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.5/10.
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IMDb 8.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 93% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 95%
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Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.7
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TMDB 81% User score
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Letterboxd 4.2 /5
685 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Senna Plot Summary
What happens in Senna from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The 2010 documentary, Senna, delves deep into the life and career of the legendary Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna. It opens with a glimpse of a promising rookie, who burst onto the Formula One scene in 1984, driving for Toleman and later, the well-respected Lotus team. As Senna’s career progresses, he joins McLaren, where he finds himself embroiled in a fierce rivalry with his teammate, Alain Prost. This rivalry isn’t merely about racing; it intertwines with political tensions in the sport, particularly with Jean-Marie Balestre, the head of F1 at the time.
Full summary
The whole story of Senna, scene by scene
Senna Box Office
Senna grossed $10.2 million worldwide. $1.6 million came from the US and Canada and $8.6 million (84%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
- International
- $8.6M
Senna Awards & Nominations
Senna won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Documentary at the BAFTA 2012.
2 wins3 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 2012 2 wins · 3 nominations- Won Best Documentary – Asif Kapadia
- Won Best Editing
- Nominated Outstanding British Film – Asif Kapadia
Senna Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Senna.
How Well Do You Know Senna?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year did Ayrton Senna begin his Formula One career?
Senna Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “塞纳” and “Ayrton Senna: Beyond the Speed of Sound”.
- Also known as
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- 塞纳
- Ayrton Senna: Beyond the Speed of Sound
- Senna: O Brasileiro
- O Herói
- O Campeão
- Ayrton Senna: Onsoku no Kanata e
- Сенна
- Ayrton Senna
- Beyond the Speed of Sound
- 세나: F1의 신화
- 永远的车神
- Άιρτον Σένα
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- סנה
- 車神洗拿
- Айртон Сена
- 極速傳奇：冼拿
- سينا
- アイルトン･セナ～音速の彼方へ
- सेन्ना
- เซนนา นักแข่งเจ้าตำนาน
- سنا
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Senna FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Senna, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Senna?
Senna runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Senna released?
Senna was released on August 12, 2011.
Who directed Senna?
Senna was directed by Asif Kapadia.
More films by Asif Kapadia Who is in the cast of Senna?
Senna stars Ayrton Senna.
How much did Senna make at the box office?
Senna grossed $10.2 million worldwide ($1.6 million domestic, $8.6 million international).
How is Senna rated?
Senna has 8.5/10 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.
What awards did Senna win?
Senna won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Best Documentary at the BAFTA 2012.
Does Senna have a post-credit scene?
No. Senna has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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