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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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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) A really good little movie. May 9, 2025 Full Review Nicolas Rapold New York Times Sing J. Lee’s quiet, big-hearted debut feature is steeped in the sorrow and yearning of its Vietnamese American characters as they work through the lingering trauma of displacement while living in Southern California. Mar 7, 2025 Full Review Amy Nicholson Los Angeles Times Lee’s too subtle to say it out loud, but there’s a hushed irony in that Long attempted to rebuild a life halfway around the world only to wind up in the same place: captive at gunpoint. Mar 2, 2025 Full Review Andrew Fukui Geek Vibes Nation The Accidental Getaway Driver is a surprisingly heartfelt film with a message about being human and striving to be better. It is the story of how human connection can be found even in the darkest of times. Rated: 9/10 Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills There is some poignance in that quasi-paternal relationship, which fills a need both their hard-luck lives previously denied them. But this gracefully made film’s rewards don’t fully compensate for its slow pacing and under-plotted script. Apr 18, 2025 Full Review Carla Hay Culture Mix The Accidental Getaway Driver sometimes suffers from tedious pacing. However, the movie still delivers effective performances and enough suspense in this drama about a taxi driver forced to transport three escaped prisoners. Mar 16, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Mushfiqur R I love and hate the cinematography of film, which really hindered my enjoyment of the story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/18/25 Full Review Ben W Surprisingly great! Started a bit slow, but really connected with the characters as the story progressed. Very well done and believable performances all around. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review David P I thought it was an awesome movie! Engaging throughout. So much better than a bloated Hollywood movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Shannon P I enjoy glimpses into other cultures, and this movie had an interesting story about an elderly Vietnamese man who provides unlicensed taxi service in his personal car. He is contacted for a ride by a trio of men who turn out to be escapees from prison, and the movie explores their various personalities and the evolving relationship between the "kidnapped" driver and one of the escapees. Be prepared for subtitles, but an interesting and moving story line Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/06/25 Full Review joel g very slow slow moving movie.. There is a payoff, but its subtle and makes the viewer have to sit thru too much footage to get to it.. Can not recommend. sorry folks.. This will be on netflix in the very near furture and still wont garner any attention. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/07/25 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
Production Co
Cedar Road, Thunder Road Pictures, Ottocento Films, K Period Media
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 28, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.8K
Runtime
1h 42m
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