Senna
“No fear. No limits. No equal.”
Synopsis
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
SENNA - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-29
Top Cast
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Ayrton Senna
Self (archive footage)
Alain Prost
Self
Frank Williams
Self
Ron Dennis
Self
Viviane Senna
Self
Milton da Silva
Self (archive footage)
Neyde Senna
Self (archive footage)
Jackie Stewart
Self (archive footage)
Sid Watkins
Self
Galvão Bueno
Self
Reginaldo Leme
Self
Gerhard Berger
Self (archive footage)
Nelson Piquet
Self (archive footage)
Nigel Mansell
Self (archive footage)
Jean-Marie Balestre
Self (archive footage)
Bernie Ecclestone
Self (archive footage)
John Bisignano
Self
Richard Williams
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Screenplay & Story
- Manish Pandey
- Original Score
- Antonio Pinto
- Original Title
- Senna
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese, English, French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Working Title, Midfield Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Asif Kapadia
Manish Pandey
Antonio Pinto
Jake Polonsky
Chris King, Gregers Sall
James Gay-Rees, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Kevin Macdonald, Manish Pandey
Department Leadership Roster
Asif Kapadia
Director
James Gay-Rees
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Manish Pandey
Writer
Antonio Pinto
Original Music Composer
Jake Polonsky
Director of Photography
Chris King
Editor
Gregers Sall
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Senna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Senna about?
The remarkable story of Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, charting his physical and spiritual achievements on the track and off, his quest for perfection, and the mythical status he has since attained, is the subject of Senna, a documentary feature that spans the racing legend's years as an F1 driver, from his opening season in 1984 to his untimely death a decade later.
Who directed Senna?
Senna was directed by Asif Kapadia.
Who stars in Senna?
The principal cast of Senna includes Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Frank Williams, Ron Dennis, Viviane Senna.
When was Senna released and how long is it?
Senna was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Senna make at the box office?
Senna grossed $8.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Senna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Senna was composed by Antonio Pinto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Senna?
Senna holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).