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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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Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... Drive is a riveting watch. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) 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 Full Review Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) David Thomson The New Republic What it had going for it was an uncanny and moving relationship between Gosling and Mulligan. Jun 24, 2013 Full Review Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) 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 Full Review Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) 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 Full Review Drive (2011) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fabrícia F Assisti a esse drama psicodélico do gênero noir sem esperar absolutamente nada em troca. De repente fui conquistada pela genialidade do enredo, a beleza da fotografia, a química inegável dos protagonistas, a trilha sonora oitentista e as violentas cenas de ação frias e sanguinolentas do personagem sem nome que são de arrepiar. É um clássico moderno da mais alta categoria, que já se tornou o meu filme favorito. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/22/24 Full Review Mo A Great film, but the pacing of the film is all over the place. Still a must watch! Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/21/24 Full Review Audience Member Anything with Ryan > Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/16/24 Full Review 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 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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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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