Drive (2011)
A stoic stuntman navigates the neon-soaked underworld, protecting a family while a heist unravels into gritty violence.
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.
How intense is Drive?
Drive is mildly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Drive feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Drive
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Is Drive for you?
Is Drive scary?
Only a little. Drive has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Drive gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Drive sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Drive OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Drive?
Drive runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Drive?
Drive is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Drive have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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