Drive My Car (2021)
A melancholy slow-burn unfolds as a theater director and his driver navigate grief and past secrets.
Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.
How intense is Drive My Car?
Drive My Car has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Drive My Car feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmospheric
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Drive My Car
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Drive My Car scary?
No. Drive My Car is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Drive My Car gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Drive My Car sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Drive My Car?
Drive My Car runs 2h 59m.
Where can I stream Drive My Car?
Drive My Car is streaming on Criterion.
Does Drive My Car have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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