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Drive

Play trailer 2:24 Poster for Drive R 2011 1h 40m Crime Drama Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 Sep 8, 2017
B+
... Drive is a riveting watch. Go to Full Review
Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com Apr 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 Jun 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, 2025
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 Aug 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 Apr 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
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Jon Apr 15, 2026 Third viewing and this movie gets better every time. Absolute masterpiece. See more
Celso L @Celsolzz. 5 days ago 10/10. See more
Zakir Z @RT88124990 Oct 19, 2026 This movie was the last time we see yellow light street and such peak childhood. See more
Sarang S @RT75277350 Oct 16, 2026 This is one of those films which pulls you to realize there is a much deeper meaning to a simple story. Ryan Gosling's best performance till now and it's really on par with the level of attachment you get with characters like Walter White. Though it has quite a sad ending it's definitely rewatchable and a great experience. See more
Pieter D @dbPieter Oct 4, 2026 An amazing atmosphere. See more
Nico N @TRex29 Oct 2, 2026 There’s nothing here you haven’t seen in other movies before. But Drive delivers great visuals, solid pacing, a great soundtrack, and an overall fantastic vibe. If that’s enough to pull you in, you’re going to have a good time with Drive. Not my first time watching it, and definitely not my last. See more
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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

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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
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