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The Racer

1520201h 35mKieron J. Walsh
IMDb 5.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 54

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"The race is won by the one who suffers the most"

Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the yellow jersey - just once before his career is over. At the start of what will likely be his last Tour, Dom is unceremoniously dropped from the Team he has dedicated his life to. His best mate Sonny, the team masseur, fails to reassure him about his future. But a chance liaison with Lynn, a young Irish doctor, softens the blow, and Dom starts to accept - and even enjoy - the idea of civilian life. But as he gears up to go home and to face his estranged sister, a massive doping error knocks another teammate off the Tour and Dom is thrown back in the saddle…

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What is The Racer (2020) about?

Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the Tour for the last 20 years. It’s a sacrificial role – setting pace, blocking wind, and providing support to enable the team’s sprinter to victory - winning is not an option. But Dom secretly harbours a desire to wear the…

Who stars in The Racer?

The Racer stars Louis Talpe (Dominique Chabol), Matteo Simoni (Lupo ‘Tartare’ Marino), Tara Lee (Dr. Lynn Brennan), Iain Glen (‘Sonny’ McElhone), Karel Roden (Viking). The film was directed by Kieron J. Walsh.

How long is The Racer?

The Racer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated 15.

Is The Racer worth watching?

The Racer holds an IMDb rating of 5.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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