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Drive My Car
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. With Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada.
74.3/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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74.3/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTYusuke 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 festiva…
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MoviHero lists August 18, 2021 as the release date for Drive My Car. Ryusuke Hamaguchi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hidetoshi Nishijima as Yūsuke Kafuku, Toko Miura as Misaki Watari, Masaki Okada as Kōshi Takatsuki, Reika Kirishima as Oto Kafuku. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 18, 2021
GenresDrama
Runtime2h 59m
DirectorRyusuke Hamaguchi
CastHidetoshi Nishijima as Yūsuke Kafuku, Toko Miura as Misaki Watari, Masaki Okada as Kōshi Takatsuki, Reika Kirishima as Oto Kafuku
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Drive My Car 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 My Car runs 2h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 7/10. 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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TMDB: 74.3/100 (7.433/10) from 1,586 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required7/10
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“I find this film to be a near perfect drama.”
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“"Kafuku" (Hidetoshi Nishijima) is an accomplished stage actor who is directing a performance of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" with a group of young actors.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherYūsuke KafukuYūsuke Kafuku appears in Drive My Car (2021).Open character guide otherKōshi TakatsukiKōshi Takatsuki appears in Drive My Car (2021).Open character guide otherOto KafukuOto Kafuku appears in Drive My Car (2021).Open character guide otherMisaki WatariMisaki Watari appears in Drive My Car (2021).Open character guide otherLee Yoo-naLee Yoo-na appears in Drive My Car (2021).Open character guide
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