Hitting the Apex_
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
Starring
Brad Pitt, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Hitting the Apex was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the s...
Hitting the Apex is a Documentary film with a runtime of 2h 18m.
CAST (7)
Brad Pitt
Narrator (voice)
Valentino Rossi
Himself
Dani Pedrosa
Himself
Casey Stoner
Himself
Jorge Lorenzo
Himself
Marco Simoncelli
Himself
Marc Márquez
Himself
BOX OFFICE
$1.0M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
138 min (2h 18m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.7/10 (137 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$1,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hitting the Apex about?
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
How long is Hitting the Apex?
Hitting the Apex has a runtime of 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Who stars in Hitting the Apex?
The cast of Hitting the Apex includes Brad Pitt, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo.
What is the rating of Hitting the Apex?
Hitting the Apex has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 137 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary