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Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
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With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... Drive is a riveting watch. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com I'll never forget the first time I saw Drive. I've since never been able to replicate the experience. Rated: A+ Apr 17, 2015 Full Review David Thomson The New Republic What it had going for it was an uncanny and moving relationship between Gosling and Mulligan. Jun 24, 2013 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Director Nicolas Winding Refn infuses an amalgam of several standard stories with an unassailable armor of cool to protect the indefatigable loneliness at its center. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2024 Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET Drive is basically the coolest movie ever. Its dreamlike, electronic soundtrack -- perfect for travel at night -- layers meaningful messages into a violent fairy tale about an unconventional hero. Apr 20, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A patient, Jean-Pierre Melville-esque character study with flourishes of action. But it's more about atmosphere than adrenaline. Rated: 4/4 Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christopher L I loved components of this movie, but I didn’t love it as a whole. It lacked a certain something that could have made it a classic, but I just can’t put my finger on what it is. Overall worth it for many of the performances, the atmosphere and some really great scenes sprinkled throughout. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Nick R Turning action into art and adding plenty of plenty of style. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/25 Full Review Me a One of the most iconic and stylish films of the twenty-first century Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Daniel N The cinematography alone is worth the watch. A must-see for any film-buffs, especially those studying the art. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/25 Full Review Audience Member An absolute 4/5 for me. The aesthetics of this movie is really "something". Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/05/25 Full Review jacob c A film that speaks through its striking visuals, Drive is a viscerally enthralling experience, not to mention its splendid cast. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Nicolas Winding Refn

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Ryan Gosling

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Carey Mulligan

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Bryan Cranston

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Albert Brooks

Bernie Rose

Oscar Isaac

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Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose in "Drive." Ron Perlman as Nino in "Drive." Carey Mulligan as Irene in "Drive." Christina Hendricks as Blanche in "Drive." Ryan Gosling as Driver in "Drive." Ryan Gosling (right) as Driver in "Drive." (L-R) Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding on the set of "Drive." (L-R) Ryan Gosling as Driver and Bryan Cranston as Shannon in "Drive." Carey Mulligan as Irene in "Drive." Ryan Gosling as Driver in "Drive." View more photos

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Synopsis Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Director
Nicolas Winding Refn
Producer
Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Gigi Pritzker, Michel Litvak, John Palermo
Screenwriter
Hossein Amini
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Marc Platt Productions, Motel Movies
Rating
R (Some Nudity|Language|Strong Brutal Bloody Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
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