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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 ... Drive is a riveting watch. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review 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 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 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 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 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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Claudio C Drive (2011) A Driver without a Name (11,682 – 19 May 2012 / 09 May 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) In Los Angeles, a mysterious driver (Ryan Gosling) is a man of few words that works as a garage mechanic for his only friend Shannon (Bryan Cranston); stuntman in Hollywood films; and driver of getaway car in heists. One day, he helps his neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan), whose husband is in prison, and her son Benicio (Kaden Leos) and her falls in love with her. However, a few days later her husband Standard Gabriel (Oscar Isaac) is released from prison and they meet each other in the building. Standard is pressed by the criminal Cook (James Biberi) to rob a pawn shop to pay for the protection he had in prison, and the driver decides to help him driving the getaway car. However, the heist does not work as planned, Standard is murdered, and the driver discovers that they have been double-crossed by Cook. Further, the money belongs to the Mafia and now he has to protect Irene and Benicio from the mobsters. "Drive" is a good thriller with the lead character without a name, recalling the style of Clint Eastwood in "High Plains Drifter" in the role of "The Stranger" - a man that speaks a few words only, violent when necessary, that protects innocent and beloved people. The film is weirdly attractive with potential of cult movie. The stylish cinematography discloses in an adequate pace the big picture and develops characters very well. The conclusion has an open end, a characteristic that has been forgotten by Hollywood. My vote is eight. Title (Brazil): "Drive" My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/ Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review SetTerms: p "I really felt something watching this... it touched my emotions on many levels in many scenes. The cinematography is also well above average (it's amazing at points). The cast is a preview into the Major Stars of the future as well. It came and went very quickly on the mainstream distribution but it is well worth seeing even in 2025" - Editor Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review Audience Member Hands down, the best movie of Gosling. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/05/25 Full Review zinger305 r This is probably one of the best movies of the millennial generation. The main character has a lot of depth, even though he doesn't say much. Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Audience Member One of my favorite movies ever made! It has a 10 out of 10 soundtrack, exceptional performances from the leads, and incredible action scenes. I love how much information is given by subtle facial expressions, hand gestures, and small visual cues. This is an absolute must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Rob A An excellent movie I've seen more than once. All the acting was good and Carrie Muligan looked amazing (though her character seemingly didn't intend to and perhaps didn't even know it). The script was fresh and new; just writing this review makes me want to enjoy it again. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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