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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. Read More Read Less

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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

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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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Faiz D A violent, stylish film with a real heart. Both Ryan and Carey's performances were astonishing. Ryan brilliantly captured the quiet rage of his character and Carey looked beautifully innocent and sweet, and gave a dignified performance. Their chemistry was intense. The often unspoken chemistry they shared was poignant and beautiful to say the least. A "must experience" film! Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review S P This is a bonafide top 10 movie, period. It doesnt miss a beat. If you like noir, if you like dark, slick, violent - this is it. It’s winding-refn’s best movie. Must see. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/24 Full Review Eric O This is an ABSOLUTE masterpiece I have re-watched this movie 5 times and never regretted it this movie is a perfect drama with wonderful dialogues Ryan Gosling as the driver is perfect. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Bronwyn D For me, the movie tried Too Hard to be Stylized & Sexy. Some scenes were cool.The love story was weird to me also. I understood the physical attraction (hello, Ryan Gosling), but his character's demeanor was just creepy. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Cameron C Overrated, one cool scene. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/15/24 Full Review Audience Member This film follows Driver, a mysterious stuntman who also works as a getaway driver. He grows close to his neighbors, mother Irene and her son Benicio, but when her husband returns home from prison, he and Driver perform a heist to protect the family that ends up going disastrously wrong, and now Driver must defend the family from the criminals who are after them and the money. Overall, due to the violent fights / kills, beautiful cinematography and Gosling's performance, this movie, which starts slow, switches gears halfway through and transforms into an exciting and enjoyable experience, which is an impressive feat for a feature with such little dialogue. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nicolas Winding Refn Director Ryan Gosling Driver Carey Mulligan Irene Bryan Cranston Shannon Albert Brooks Bernie Rose Oscar Isaac Standard

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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."

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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