---
title: "Learning to Drive"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/learning-to-drive-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 284286
imdb_id: "tt3062976"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 212
content_rating: "R"
---

# Learning to Drive (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/learning-to-drive-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "Learning to Drive" (2014).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Learning to Drive
Year: 2014
Genre: Drama and Comedy / American comedy drama film
Release Date (US): 08/21/2014
Runtime: 1h 45m
Rating: R
Director: Isabel Coixet
Writer: Sarah Kernochan
Based on: The New Yorker article "Learning to Drive at Fifty-Two" by Katha Pollitt
Cast: Patricia Clarkson as Wendy (a successful book critic), instructor Darwan
Plot: A Manhattan writer (Wendy) takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor (Darwan) with marriage troubles of his own as her marriage dissolves. They find courage to get back on the road and strength to take the wheel.
Draft 1:
        Learning to Drive is a 2014 American comedy drama film directed by Isabel Coixet. The film was released in the United States

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Isabel Coixet
- **Networks / Studios**: Broad Green Pictures, Lavender Pictures, Core Pictures LLC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patricia Clarkson** as *Wendy*
- **Ben Kingsley** as *Darwan*
- **Jake Weber** as *Ted*
- **Sarita Choudhury** as *Jasleen*
- **Grace Gummer** as *Tasha*
- **Avi Nash** as *Preet*
- **Samantha Bee** as *Debbie*
- **Matt Salinger** as *Peter*
- **John Hodgman** as *Car Salesman*
- **Michael Mantell** as *Wendy's Dad*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Learning to Drive online?
Learning to Drive is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Learning to Drive worth watching?
Learning to Drive holds a community rating of 6.2/10 based on 212 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Learning to Drive and when was it released?
Learning to Drive is a feature film with a runtime of 105 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Learning to Drive?
Learning to Drive was directed by Isabel Coixet.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Learning to Drive — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284286)
- [Learning to Drive (2014) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/284286-learning-to-drive/cast)
- [Learning to Drive (2014) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/learning-to-drive/credits)
- [Learning to Drive (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Learning_to_Drive_(film))
- [Learning to Drive (2014) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/learning-to-drive/20067182/credits/)

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