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Drive 2011

“There are no clean getaways.”

★ 7.6/10 · 13,755 votes R DramaThrillerCrime Released
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What is Drive?

Drive is a 2011 American film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film is a drama, thriller, and crime movie.

Type
Film
Year
2011
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Sep 15, 2011
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
FilmDistrict, Bold Films, Marc Platt Productions
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$79,713,640
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Overview

Drive is a 2011 American film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film is a drama, thriller, and crime movie. The main character is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. He has formed a connection with a neighbor and her young son, and his life becomes complicated when her husband gets out of jail. The husband enlists the driver's help in a heist, which goes horribly wrong. The driver must then risk his life to protect the neighbor and her son from the masterminds behind the robbery.

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Should you watch it?

“A mysterious Hollywood stuntman moonlighting as a getaway driver becomes entangled in a dangerous criminal heist.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling lead performance
  • intense action sequences
  • striking visual style
Keep in mind
  • slow-paced narrative
  • graphic violence

Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful crime dramas with a focus on character-driven tension.

This film contains sequences of intense, graphic violence and mature thematic elements.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the protagonist's profession?

The main character works as a Hollywood stuntman and moonlights as a getaway driver.

Who does the driver try to protect?

He attempts to protect his neighbor Irene and her young son, Benicio.

What triggers the conflict in the story?

The conflict begins when a million-dollar heist involving Irene's husband goes horribly wrong.

Is this film a traditional action movie?

The film balances character-focused drama with high-stakes criminal sequences.

What is the tone of the film?

The film maintains a tense and atmospheric tone throughout its narrative.