The Art of Racing in the Rain

About The Art of Racing in the Race

The Art of Racing in the Rain, released in 2019, is an emotionally touching movie about a Golden Retriever, Enzo, who dreams of being reincarnated into a human. The film is adapted from the 2008 novel by Garth Stein and geographically showcases Enzo's experiences and insights into human life through his bond with his owner, a professional race car driver named Denny Swift.

Making / Production

Adapted from Garth Stein's best-selling novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain was helmed by director Simon Curtis and scripted by Mark Bomback. The movie was brought to life by 20th Century Fox and released on August 9, 2019.

Actors

• Kevin Costner (Voice of Enzo): Costner lent his voice to Enzo, the insightful and observant Golden Retriever. He brilliantly captured the dog's soulful and compassionate nature.
• Milo Ventimiglia (Denny Swift): Ventimiglia showcased a strong performance as Denny Swift, the ambitious race car driver and loving owner of Enzo.
• Amanda Seyfried (Eve Swift): Seyfried portrayed Denny's wife Eve with a heartfelt and emotional performance that resonated throughout the movie.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie features a real race car in Denny’s garage, a BMW E9 CS.
• The illness that Amanda Seyfried's character, Eve, suffers from in the film is never specifically named.

Awards

The Art of Racing in the Rain is an emotionally touching movie but didn't win any major awards.

Quotes

• "The car goes where the eyes go." - Enzo
• "There is no dishonor in losing the race. There is only dishonor in not racing because you are afraid to lose." - Denny Swift

Music, Soundtrack

• "You Found Me" - Something Corporate
• "Have You Ever Seen The Rain" - Creedence Clearwater Revival