Drive (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Drive is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, running about 100 minutes. “There are no clean getaways.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Drive stars Ryan Gosling as Driver, Carey Mulligan as Irene, Bryan Cranston as Shannon and Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Drive has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $78.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drive (2011)?
- In US, Drive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drive worth watching?
- Drive holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drive?
- Drive stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks and Oscar Isaac.
- When was Drive released?
- Drive was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.