Drive (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Drive is a 2011 action drama starring Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan. It is partly based on Drive by James Sallis. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $79.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It won 2 awards from 19 nominations, including Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012. Critics gave it 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
-
Hindi - Studio
- FilmDistrict
- Budget
- $15M
- Based on
- Drive by James Sallis
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Drive About?
The premise of Drive without spoilers, adapted from Drive by James Sallis. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Hollywood stuntman who works as a getaway driver finds his quiet life disrupted when he becomes involved with a vulnerable neighbor, Irene, and her troubled husband. Drawn into a dangerous situation, he’s pulled into a web of deceit and violence involving Los Angeles’s criminal underworld. To protect Irene and those he cares about, he must use his driving skills and carefully controlled demeanor to outmaneuver ruthless adversaries and navigate a perilous path.
Drive Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- neo noir
- nameless character
- mythical hero
- silent protagonist
- kissing in an elevator
- very little dialogue
- protective male
- love
- staring contest
- brutality
- beaten to death
- psychopath
+38 more Show fewer
- ambiguous ending
- revenge
- wrist slitting
- stabbed to death
- covered in blood
- death of husband
- jacket
- toothpick
- ambient music
- nudity
- getaway
- mechanic
- neighbor
- getaway driver
- stuntman
- getaway car
- heist
- gun
- escape
- race car
- latex gloves
- needing money
- night
- city
- intimidation
- money laundering
- driving in reverse
- welcome home party
- grocery shopping
- being followed
- suspense
- protection money
- head injury
- spitting blood
- police car
- stripper
- death
- breaking and entering
Drive Cast
Ryan Gosling leads the cast, with Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan.
Drive Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Drive 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.
-
IMDb 7.8 /10
See on IMDb -
Metacritic 79 Metascore
User score 8.0
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 76% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 3.9 /5
32K ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 3.9 /5
See on Movie Insider
Drive Plot Summary
What happens in Drive from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The unnamed Driver ($Ryan Gosling$) resides in a modest apartment complex and earns his living as a mechanic at a chop shop owned by Shannon ($Bryan Cranston$), while also working part-time as a movie stuntman. However, he harbors a secret life as a getaway driver, a side gig organized by Shannon. His primary rule is to never work for the same criminals twice, and he sets a strict five-minute timeframe for them to complete their heists before he leaves them behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Drive, scene by scene
Drive Box Office & Budget
Drive grossed $79.7 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 5.3 times what it cost. $35.1 million came from the US and Canada and $44.6 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$79.7M
5.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $35.1M
- International
- $44.6M
- Budget
- $15M
Drive Awards & Nominations
Drive won 2 awards from 19 nominations, including Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2012, with 1 win from 8 nominations.
2 wins19 nominations6 ceremonies
-
Critics' Choice 2012 1 win · 8 nominations- Won Best Action Movie
- Nominated Best Actor – Ryan Gosling
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Director – Nicolas Winding Refn
- Nominated Best Editing
-
IFTA Awards 2012 1 win · 1 nomination- Won International Actor
-
Spirit Awards 2012 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Nicolas Winding Refn
- Nominated Best Feature
- Nominated Best Male Lead – Ryan Gosling
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Albert Brooks
-
BAFTA 2012 4 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Carey Mulligan
- Nominated Best Direction – Nicolas Winding Refn
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Film
Show all 6 ceremonies Show fewer ceremonies
-
Artios Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama
-
Golden Globes 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy – Albert Brooks
Drive Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 4 featurettes.
- Trailer Movie Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot
- Featurette DRIVE Director, Nicolas Winding Refn Q&A Part 1 of 2
- Featurette DRIVE Director, Refn Q&A Part 2 of 2
How Well Do You Know Drive?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the Driver's primary profession during the day?
Cars in Drive
43 cars on screen, including the 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu and the 2011 Ford Mustang.
-
1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Main role -
2011 Ford Mustang Main role -
2010 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
2006 Chrysler 300 Important role
Drive Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Drive - Get in. Get out. Get away” and “Řidič”.
- Also known as
-
- Drive - Get in. Get out. Get away
- Řidič
- Gázt!
- Risco Duplo
- Fúria sobre Rodas
- Draivs
- Heroj ulice
- Drive: Живот на скорост
- Drive: Acción a máxima velocidad
- 드라이브
- Tài Xế
- Վարել
+22 more Show fewer
- Drive - Risco Duplo
- Sürücü
- Jízda nadoraz
- Драйв
- ドライヴ
- 亡命驾驶
- رانندگی
- Drive - Gázt!
- Возач
- דרייב
- Tay Lái Siêu Hạng
- Cursa
- Sang-froid
- 落日車神
- Живот на скорост
- Ohtlik sõit
- Vožnja
- Važiuok
- ขับดิบ ขับเดือด ขับดุ
- 極速罪駕
- Vozi!, დრაივი
- قيادة
Seen Drive?
Movies Like Drive
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Driver, Drive a Crooked Road and Drive.
Drive FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Drive, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Drive?
Drive runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Drive released?
Drive was released on September 16, 2011.
Who is in the cast of Drive?
Drive stars Ryan Gosling, Bryan Cranston and Carey Mulligan.
How much did Drive make at the box office?
Drive grossed $79.7 million worldwide ($35.1 million domestic, $44.6 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Drive rated?
Drive has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 79 on Metacritic, 76% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Drive based on a book?
Yes. Drive is partly adapted from Drive by James Sallis.
What awards did Drive win?
Drive won 2 awards from 19 nominations, including Best Action Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012.
Does Drive have a post-credit scene?
No. Drive has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
