Drift (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Drift is a 2013 sports drama directed by Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill, starring Sam Worthington, Steve Bastoni and Xavier Samuel. It earned $1.1 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the AACTA Awards 2014. Critics gave it 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Directors
- Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wrekin Hill Entertainment
- After the credits
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What Is Drift About?
The premise of Drift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After becoming a refugee, Jacqueline finds herself alone on a Greek island, struggling to overcome the traumas of her past. She unexpectedly connects with a local tour guide, and together they embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Their bond helps Jacqueline confront her challenges and find strength amidst difficult circumstances, highlighting themes of resilience and hope.
Drift Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- brother brother relationship
- 1970s
- australia
- friendship
- australian surfing
- bare chested male
- surfer
- hare krishna
- male protagonist
- mother son relationship
- single mother
- brothers in sports
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- forgiveness
- biker
- interracial relationship
- siblings living together
- one word title
- surfing
- death of friend
- drugs
Where to Watch Drift
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Drift Cast
Sam Worthington leads the cast, with Steve Bastoni and Xavier Samuel. Directed by Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Ben Nott
- Co-director Morgan O'Neill
Also Starring in Drift
· 3 moreDrift Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drift 74% on Rotten Tomatoes and 35 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 74% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 60%
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Metacritic 35 Metascore
User score 3.8
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TMDB 58% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Drift Plot Summary
What happens in Drift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In late 1960s Sydney, two brothers Andy and Jimmy escape a violent home life with their mother, Kat, by stealing the family car as her partner sleeps. They drive across the continent in search of a fresh start, aiming for distant Albany, Western Australia, and dream of leaving the shadows of their past behind.
On the West Coast, they spot a perfect surf break and persuade Kat to settle in a Seacliffe caravan park. The kids enroll in a local school while Kat works piecework as a sewist, pouring care into every stitch and finding small routines that begin to feel like stability, even as the world around them keeps changing with the era.
Full summary
The whole story of Drift, scene by scene
Drift Box Office
Drift grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
Drift Awards & Nominations
Drift earned 3 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the AACTA Awards 2014.
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AACTA Awards 2014 3 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Original Music Score
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
Drift Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Drift.
How Well Do You Know Drift?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In which Australian city do the two brothers start their journey?
Drift Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “漂流” and “드리프트”.
- Also known as
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- 漂流
- 드리프트
- Drift - Besiege die Welle
- На гребне
- Bracia surferzy
- 冲浪兄弟
- Drift - Cavalca l'onda
- Wave Breakers
- Mergulhando Fundo
- Hullámok hátán
- Ve vlnách
- Сърфисти
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- На гребені
- סחף מסוכן
- ドリフト
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Drift FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Drift, each answered in a sentence.
When was Drift released?
Drift was released on August 2, 2013.
Who directed Drift?
Drift was directed by Ben Nott and Morgan O'Neill.
More films by Ben Nott Who is in the cast of Drift?
Drift stars Sam Worthington, Steve Bastoni and Xavier Samuel, among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch Drift?
In the US, Drift is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Drift make at the box office?
Drift grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
How is Drift rated?
Drift has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Was Drift nominated for any awards?
Drift received 3 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Drift have a post-credit scene?
No. Drift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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