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Driven (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Driven is a 2001 action drama directed by Renny Harlin, starring Sylvester Stallone, Til Schweiger and Kip Pardue. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $54.7 million worldwide on a $94 million budget. Critics gave it 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
4.6/10
worldwide gross
$54.7M
Metascore
29
budget
$94M
Driven (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Renny Harlin
Genres
Action , Drama , Sport
Original language
English
Budget
$94M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Driven About?

The premise of Driven without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A promising young race car driver struggles with mounting pressure and a loss of focus, threatening his career. A seasoned champion is brought in to mentor him, hoping to restore his confidence and skill. As the championship race approaches, the two must overcome personal and professional challenges in a thrilling journey toward redemption and success on the track.

Driven Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • car racing
  • reconciliation
  • breakup
  • race car driver
  • car chase
  • exploding car
  • racetrack
  • brother brother relationship
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • love triangle
  • rivalry
  • car accident
+38 more
  • domineering brother
  • car race
  • race car
  • female journalist
  • recklessness
  • overturning car
  • rescue
  • explosion
  • press conference
  • machismo
  • coming out of retirement
  • fire
  • wheelchair
  • car crash
  • romantic rivalry
  • motorsports sport
  • mentor protege relationship
  • engagement ring
  • old friend
  • rain
  • coach
  • contract
  • championship
  • car crashes into a lake
  • driving competition
  • chase
  • endorsement deal
  • business manager
  • woman eats a hot dog
  • winning
  • harlin and stallone
  • car flies through the air
  • sydney australia
  • teammate teammate relationship
  • comeback
  • man uses a wheelchair
  • pursuit
  • blond man
Where to watch

Where to Watch Driven

Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Driven Cast

Sylvester Stallone leads the cast, with Til Schweiger and Kip Pardue. Directed by Renny Harlin.

Ratings

Driven Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Driven 29 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.6/10.

Plot

Driven Plot Summary

What happens in Driven 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

Talented rookie race-car driver Jimmy Bly finds himself struggling to maintain his focus, resulting in a slump in his race rankings. This decline is exacerbated by the intense pressure exerted by his ambitious promoter brother, Demille, alongside a complicated romance with Sophia, the girlfriend of his fierce competitor, Beau Brandenburg. To aid Bly in reclaiming his former glory, car owner Carl Henry recruits the legendary former racing star Joe Tanto (Sylvester Stallone).

Full summary

The whole story of Driven, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Driven Box Office & Budget

Driven grossed $54.7 million worldwide on a $94 million budget, 58% of what it cost. $32.7 million came from the US and Canada and $22 million (40%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$54.7M

58% of its budget back

US & Canada
$32.7M
International
$22M
Budget
$94M
US & Canada 60% Rest of the world 40%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Driven?

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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Cars

Cars in Driven

23 cars on screen, including the 2001 Reynard 2K1 and the Lola B2K-00 Toyota.

All 23 cars
  • 2001 Reynard 2K1 in Driven 2001 Reynard 2K1 Featured role
  • Lola B2K-00 Toyota in Driven Lola B2K-00 Toyota Main role
  • unknown in Driven unknown Important role
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 in Driven 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W220 Important role
Details

Driven Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “เร่งสุดแรง แซงเบียดนรก” and “Гонщик”.

Also known as
  • เร่งสุดแรง แซงเบียดนรก
  • Гонщик
  • 极速竞赛
  • Felpörgetve
  • Wyścig
  • Formule!
  • Condus
  • מסלול מסוכן
  • Corrida Alucinante
  • Alta Velocidade
  • Yarışçı
  • Гориво в кръвта
+7 more
  • ドリヴン
  • Lenktynininkas
  • 드리븐
  • Alta Velocidad, მრბოლელი
  • À toute vitesse
  • Driven: Els reis de la Fórmula 1
  • Formula!

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FAQ

Driven FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Driven, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Driven?

Driven runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Driven released?

Driven was released on April 27, 2001.

Who directed Driven?

Driven was directed by Renny Harlin.

More films by Renny Harlin

Who is in the cast of Driven?

Driven stars Sylvester Stallone, Til Schweiger and Kip Pardue.

Where can I watch Driven?

In the US, Driven is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Driven make at the box office?

Driven grossed $54.7 million worldwide ($32.7 million domestic, $22 million international) on a budget of $94 million.

How is Driven rated?

Driven has 4.6/10 on IMDb and 29 on Metacritic.

Does Driven have a post-credit scene?

No. Driven has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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