The Racer (2020)

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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…

Released: 2020-09-09
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 1h 35m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 5.9/10 from 51 votes

Directed by Kieron J. Walsh.

Top cast

Louis Talpe as Dominique Chabol
Matteo Simoni as Lupo ‘Tartare’ Marino
Tara Lee as Dr. Lynn Brennan
Iain Glen as ‘Sonny’ McElhone
Karel Roden as Viking
Timo Wagner as Stefano Drago
Ward Kerremans as Lionel Dardonne
Molly McCann as Orla
Paul Robert as Eric Schultz
Charles Sobry as Kiwi

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Where to watch The Racer

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