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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 09/08/2017
B+
... Drive is a riveting watch. Go to Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com 04/17/2015
A+
I'll never forget the first time I saw Drive. I've since never been able to replicate the experience. Go to Full Review David Thomson The New Republic 06/24/2013
What it had going for it was an uncanny and moving relationship between Gosling and Mulligan. Go to Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 9
5/5
Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding Refn are operating harmoniously and to the peak of their power for this slick and stylish neo-noir. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal 08/26/2024
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET 04/20/2023
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zane T @ZaneThind 10h Ryan Gosling gives one of the best performances in his entire career. Done by minimal talking with majority of the time being silent. He let's his facial expressions do most of the talking. The film has nice Cinematography but out of all the film has one of the best nightlife sequences of all time. The nightlife in this film is top notch. See more @Rich.... 1d I saw Drive when it first came out back in 2011,..to this day,(2026),..it's 'still' my favorite flick of all time. See more Abigail M. @Lady-Velvety Jan 26 This is the embodiment of a cinematic masterpiece. What exists in this film is the perfect balance of thrilling suspense, passionate romance, moral ambiguity, and raw violence—all of which tap into our most bare human emotions and distill the human experience. Not to mention the nostalgic filter that coats this film—Los Angeles is transformed from a sunny California desert city into a sleazy, cool-toned, seductive metropolis. You won’t be able to take your eyes off it as it sets the tone for this fervent film. See more Cody A. @Ghost-One Jan 25 One the great films of the 2010’s. The director captured lightning in a bottle with this sleeper. If you like Ryan Gosling this is peak performance. The cast is phenomenal, ranging from Oscar Isaac to Bryan Cranston just to name a few. The narrative, cinematography, and acting are top notch. See more Paige P @petersonp3774 Jan 24 The fact that this movies rating is in the 90's and It Takes Two with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen only has 8% is dispicable. Not worth the watch. Just watch It Takes Two instead and thank me later. See more Becky A Jan 22 While I'm sad the good guy didn't get the girl in the end, I thought this movie was a blast! Only about 10% of the dialogue comes from Gosling which is kind of unnerving. I liked it. See more Read all reviews
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Nicolas Winding Refn

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Ryan Gosling

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Carey Mulligan

Irene

Bryan Cranston

Shannon

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

Movie Info

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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