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Drive
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. With Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTDriver 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 ne…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Drive.
MoviHero lists September 15, 2011 as the release date for Drive. Nicolas Winding Refn is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ryan Gosling as Driver, Carey Mulligan as Irene, Bryan Cranston as Shannon, Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 15, 2011
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorNicolas Winding Refn
CastRyan Gosling as Driver, Carey Mulligan as Irene, Bryan Cranston as Shannon, Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Drive right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Drive runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 14,197 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fate? Unknown... Drive is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and adapted to screenplay by Hossein Amini from the novel of the same name written by…”
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“The patient-man's Transporter. I've never been much of a Ryan Gosling fan (probably why it took me five years to get around to watching Drive)…”
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“One of the best films ever made in my opinion.”
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“Ironically, a movie about getaway drivers and car chases was much too slow for me.”
Viewer reaction
“Drive is a cinematic triumph that delivers an unforgettable ride from beginning to end.”
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