Drive
“There are no clean getaways.”
Synopsis
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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Movie TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-15
Top Cast
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Ryan Gosling
Driver
Carey Mulligan
Irene
Bryan Cranston
Shannon
Albert Brooks
Bernie Rose
Oscar Isaac
Standard
Christina Hendricks
Blanche
Ron Perlman
Nino
Kaden Leos
Benicio
Jeff Wolfe
Tan Suit
James Biberi
Cook
Russ Tamblyn
Doc
Joe Bucaro III
Chauffeur
Tiara Parker
Young Woman
Tim Trella
Hitman #1
Jimmy Hart
Hitman #2
Tina Huang
Waitress
Andy San Dimas
Stripper
John Pyper-Ferguson
Bearded Redneck
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 16, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$79.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.31x
+$64.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicolas Winding Refn
- Screenplay & Story
- Hossein Amini
- Original Score
- Cliff Martinez
- Original Title
- Drive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $79.7M
- Production Studios
- FilmDistrict, Bold Films, Marc Platt Productions, OddLot Entertainment, Motel Movies, Newbridge Film Capital
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Winding Refn
Hossein Amini, James Sallis
Cliff Martinez
Newton Thomas Sigel
Matthew Newman
Michel Litvak, John Palermo, Marc Platt, Gigi Pritzker, Adam Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Nicolas Winding Refn
Director
Hossein Amini
Screenplay
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Michel Litvak
Producer
John Palermo
Producer
Marc Platt
Producer
Gigi Pritzker
Producer
Adam Siegel
Producer
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Matthew Newman
Editor
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Jerry Spivack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Cliff Martinez
Original Music Composer
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drive 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.
Who directed Drive?
Drive was directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
Who stars in Drive?
The principal cast of Drive includes Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac.
When was Drive released and how long is it?
Drive was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Drive?
Drive had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $79.7M at the worldwide box office (5.31 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Drive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drive was composed by Cliff Martinez.
Is Drive based on a book or true story?
Drive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Sallis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drive?
Drive holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).