Drive

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Drive

R

Released Sep 16, 2011

1h 40m

Crime

Drama

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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David Thomson

The New Republic

What it had going for it was an uncanny and moving relationship between Gosling and Mulligan.

Jun 24, 2013

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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

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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

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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

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Adi G

Great song but the movie is boring

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/16/25

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Audience Member

This movie was badass in every category love the soundtrack and acting anyone that doesn't like it isn't too bright or smart try drinking smartwater

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/11/25

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Rob W

First movie I've ever seen Ryan Gosling in. Really good movie but the music choices were not good at all. The sounds of cats fighting would have been a better fit.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/06/25

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Miles O

This is a really superb movie! Staring into the eyes of a kind psychopath, with good morals for the world is gripping and tells a story that's particularly different to take your eyes off. It develops beautifully into this violent isolation fueled masterpiece.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/05/25

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R E

Weirdest movie I have seen in years. Were they sober when they edited it?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Kas A

Drive is dreamy, sort of a neo-noir crime drama. Must watch. It's my 2nd favourite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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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.

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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