

Shelby American (2019)
Overview
Carroll Shelby came from humble beginnings working as a chicken farmer in rural Texas. He exploded into the auto-racing scene by beating all the top-tier drivers of the era and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. All while still wearing his chicken-overalls. Carroll had a heart condition that nearly killed him, forcing him to retire from racing. He started Shelby American and assembled a rag-tag team of hot-rodders to execute his vision of building groundbreaking sports cars like the Shelby Cobra. He also led Ford and the GT40 to multiple victories at Le Mans over Ferrari. Shelby’s cars, driven by the greatest drivers in the history of racing, cemented his legacy. He is the only man in history to win Le Mans as both a driver and a manufacturer. And is still the only American auto-manufacturer to win the World Manufacturing Championship.
Where to watch Shelby American
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | Tubi TV | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | Tubi TV | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Mexico | Tubi TV | — | — |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Shelby American in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Shelby American about?
Carroll Shelby came from humble beginnings working as a chicken farmer in rural Texas. He exploded into the auto-racing scene by beating all the top-tier drivers of the era and winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959. All while still wearing his chicken-overalls. Carroll had a heart condition that nearly killed him, forcing him to retire from racing. He started Shelby American and assembled a rag-tag team of hot-rodders to execute his vision of building groundbreaking sports cars like the Shelby Cobra. He also led Ford and the GT40 to multiple victories at Le Mans over Ferrari. Shelby’s cars, driven by the greatest drivers in the history of racing, cemented his legacy. He is the only man in history to win Le Mans as both a driver and a manufacturer. And is still the only American auto-manufacturer to win the World Manufacturing Championship. Shelby American is a Documentary movie, released on 2019-11-22, runtime 119 minutes.
Is Shelby American worth watching?
TMDB users rate Shelby American 7.1 out of 10 from 11 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Shelby American?
In the United States, Shelby American is free to watch on Kanopy and Tubi TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Adam Carolla, Nate Adams
Cast
- Carroll Shelby as Archive footage
- Mario Andretti
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Sources
Details and the 7.1/10 rating from Shelby American on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.