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The Stunt Driver
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Directed by Michael Dowse. With Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Ben Foster.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Based on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's dream was to end his 30-year career with a big jump, a big paycheck, and mega stardom. In the process of accomplishing it, he hired a big sports manager and enlisted the best in rocket car design, with the National Film Board of Canada filming a documentary leading up to the event.
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7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBased on the true story of Montrealer Ken Carter, the “Mad Canadian” stunt driver who tried to jump the Saint Lawrence River in a rocket car in the mid-’70s. Carter's…
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MoviHero lists September 25, 2026 as the release date for The Stunt Driver. Michael Dowse is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter, Ed Helms as Dick Keller, Ben Foster as Evel Knievel, Laurence Leboeuf as Gloria. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 25, 2026
GenresDrama · Comedy · Action
Runtime1h 39m
DirectorMichael Dowse
CastJay Baruchel as Ken Carter, Ed Helms as Dick Keller, Ben Foster as Evel Knievel, Laurence Leboeuf as Gloria
TrailerAvailable on this page
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The Stunt Driver runs 1h 39m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 8 votes. Updated Nov 9, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
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otherEvel KnievelEvel Knievel appears in The Stunt Driver (2026).Open character guide otherKen CarterKen Carter appears in The Stunt Driver (2026).Open character guide otherGloriaGloria appears in The Stunt Driver (2026).Open character guide otherDick KellerDick Keller appears in The Stunt Driver (2026).Open character guide
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