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The Accidental Getaway Driver

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Long (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây (Dustin Nguyen), and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan. When complications arise, the fugitives and their hostage hole up at a motel, and a tense waiting game unfolds.
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Tomris Laffly Variety Sing J. Lee's striking neo-noir visuals can't save a low-stakes thriller with vaguely developed characters and clunky dialogue. Feb 14, 2023 Full Review Dwight Brown DwightBrownInk.com A lot of intangibles make you want to acquiesce to Lee’s choices as he adds a touch of humanity to what is usually a very inhumane genre. Rated: 2.5/4 Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Nick Allen RogerEbert.com A bold and graceful crime movie. Feb 3, 2023 Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews "By voluntarily drifting from the thriller genre, The Accidental Getaway Driver both creates something original and lacks the familiarity it needs to shine." Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 18, 2025 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots An emotionally heavy thriller with a slow-building dramatic story that’s well-directed and well-told. Mar 1, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A crime drama with a message. Rated: B Feb 26, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Long (Hiệp Trần Nghĩa), a Vietnamese driver in Southern California answers a late-night call for a ride. Already in his pajamas, he reluctantly accepts, picking up a man, Tây (Dustin Nguyen), and his two companions. But the men, recently escaped convicts from an Orange County jail, take Long hostage at gunpoint, thrusting him into their getaway plan. When complications arise, the fugitives and their hostage hole up at a motel, and a tense waiting game unfolds.
Director
Sing J. Lee
Producer
Kimberly Steward, Basil Iwanyk, Andy Sorgie, Brendon Boyea, Joseph Hieu
Screenwriter
Sing J. Lee, Christopher Chen
Distributor
Utopia
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 28, 2025, Limited
Runtime
1h 42m