Reviewed by the VPN Super team · Last updated October 5, 2026
Rush (2013) isn't on Netflix in the US, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Canada, or Mexico right now, according to JustWatch. Australia is the exception. Ron Howard's Formula 1 drama is on rental and subscription platforms elsewhere, so if you want to watch it tonight, you'll find it on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV instead of scrolling through Netflix.
If you searched for "Rush" and landed here by accident, there's a decent chance you're after a different title. That mix-up gets its own section below.
Where does Rush (2013) stream now?
Netflix dropped Rush from its US catalog on April 16, 2024, according to What's on Netflix's April 2024 leaving list. For other countries, JustWatch lists no Netflix option for Rush in the US, UK, Ireland, Italy, Canada, or Mexico as of October 5, 2026, and does list it on Netflix in Australia. VPN Super didn't find a source for when Netflix removed it outside the US, so this article doesn't give those dates.
In the US, renting it costs about $3.99 on Prime Video, the Apple TV app, or Fandango at Home, cheaper than a month of most streaming subscriptions if this is the only title you're after. In the UK, Rush is offered through Studiocanal channels on Apple TV and Prime Video, alongside Sky Store and Rakuten TV.
Outside the US and UK, the film mostly sits with subscription services rather than one-off rentals. Ireland gets it through Apple TV, Sky Store, and Rakuten TV. In Italy, Amazon Prime Video, Sky Go, and HBO Max carry it as part of their existing subscriptions. Canada has it on Crave, Prime Video, and Hollywood Suite. Australia lists it on Netflix and free with ads on 7plus, and Mexico gets it through the Adrenalina Pura channel via Amazon or Apple TV.
Availability checked against JustWatch on October 5, 2026.
Streaming and rental catalogs change without much notice. If Rush isn't showing up where this article says it should, check the platform's own search first, since pricing and availability shift by region and by month.
Is Rush (2013) the same as other movies called Rush?
Four other projects share the word "Rush" in their title, and search engines don't always sort them out cleanly:
Rush (2013)
The film this article is about. Ron Howard directs Chris Hemsworth as James Hunt and Daniel Brühl as Niki Lauda, racing through the 1976 Formula 1 season.
Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage (2010)
A documentary about the rock band Rush, not the F1 film. It's a separate title that's easy to mix up in search results. In the US, JustWatch lists it on Amazon Prime Video, Qello Concerts by Stingray through Amazon Channels, and the ad-supported Roku Channel, not on Netflix.
August Rush (2007)
A drama about a musically gifted orphan, starring Freddie Highmore. No Formula 1, no Hemsworth.
Big Time Rush
The Nickelodeon show about a boy band, which ran from 2009 to 2013 and got a reunion film in 2022.
Rush (1991)
An older crime drama starring Jason Patric and Jennifer Jason Leigh, about undercover narcotics officers. Unrelated to Formula 1.
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What is Rush (2013) about?
The film follows the 1976 Formula 1 season, when James Hunt's brash approach to racing collided with Niki Lauda's methodical one. Their rivalry builds toward Lauda's near-fatal crash at the Nürburgring and a title fight that comes down to the final race in Japan.
Chris Hemsworth plays Hunt and Daniel Brühl plays Lauda, with Olivia Wilde as Suzy Miller and Alexandra Maria Lara as Marlene Lauda. The film holds an 8.1 on IMDb, 88% from critics (234 reviews) and 88% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 74 on Metacritic.
How close is it to the real 1976 season? Lauda's Nürburgring crash and his return six weeks later for the Italian Grand Prix both happened much as the film shows them. The final showdown at Fuji did come down to a rain-soaked race where Lauda withdrew over safety concerns, handing Hunt the title by a single point. The film compresses some of the rivalry's earlier years for pacing, but the two central events hold up against the historical record.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rush (2013) on Netflix right now?
In most places, no. As of October 5, 2026, JustWatch lists no Netflix option for Rush in the US, UK, Ireland, Italy, Canada, or Mexico, but it does list Rush on Netflix in Australia. Where it isn't on Netflix, it's available to rent or stream through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and a handful of country-specific channels instead.
Is the Rush movie the same as the Rush documentary on Netflix?
No, they're different titles, and mixing them up is common in search results. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is a 2010 documentary about the rock band Rush. In the US, JustWatch lists it on Amazon Prime Video, Qello Concerts by Stingray through Amazon Channels, and the Roku Channel, not on Netflix. The 2013 film is a separate, unrelated Formula 1 drama.
Who stars in Rush (2013)?
Chris Hemsworth plays James Hunt and Daniel Brühl plays Niki Lauda, with Olivia Wilde and Alexandra Maria Lara in supporting roles. Ron Howard directs.
Is Rush (2013) based on a true story?
Yes. It dramatizes the real 1976 Formula 1 season and the rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, including Lauda's crash at the Nürburgring and his return weeks later. The broad strokes of both events match the historical record, though some of the surrounding timeline is compressed for the film.
Does VPN Super help me watch Rush on Netflix if it comes back?
A VPN can't create access to a title that isn't licensed anywhere. If Rush returns to a Netflix library somewhere, VPN Super doesn't change whether Netflix carries it. What it does is protect your connection while you stream whatever you're already subscribed to, including on hotel Wi-Fi or while traveling outside your home country.
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