F1-Themed “Rush” Debuting In U.S. With Staggered Release

The F1-themed film "Rush" opens today in five U.S. locations "before going wide next weekend," and the limited release is "meant to help lift the film's profile for Stateside audiences." The Ron Howard-directed movie "received 'highly favorable' ratings from 92% of the opening U.K. audience." Universal said that the "platform release was done to capitalize on the buzz coming out of the Toronto Film Festival, as well as build on positive early reviews" VARIETY.com