Driving Lessons (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Driving Lessons is a 2006 comedy drama directed by Jeremy Brock, starring Julie Walters, Laura Linney and Rupert Grint. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Jeremy Brock
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Driving Lessons About?
The premise of Driving Lessons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his carefully structured world falls apart, teenage Ben finds himself unexpectedly working as a chauffeur for the unconventional actress Evie Walton. As Ben navigates the challenges of adulthood without a driver's license, Evie pushes him to confront his anxieties and embrace new experiences. This heartwarming drama explores themes of family, personal growth, and finding your place in the world.
Driving Lessons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- united kingdom
- teenage boy
- driving
- car
- citroen
- citroen d s
- nissan
- nissan almera
- french car
- citroen motor vehicle
- citroen ds
- japanese car
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- nissan motor vehicle
- escape
- boy
- live action
- retired actress
- actress
- coming of age
- vomiting
- nightclub
- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
- suburb
- driving a car
- child
- sausage
- lawn mower
- eucalyptus tree
- husband runs over wife
- run over by a car
- hallelujah
- auld lang syne
- literary festival
- tv show
- sleeping bag
- guilt
- sporting goods store
- hymnal
- photograph
- rain
- festival
- edinburgh festival
- reference to the royal shakespeare company
- reference to martin amis
- pomposity
- lamb
- meningitis
- death of baby
- bench
Where to Watch Driving Lessons
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Driving Lessons Cast
Julie Walters leads the cast, with Laura Linney and Rupert Grint. Directed by Jeremy Brock.
- Director Jeremy Brock
Driving Lessons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Driving Lessons 49% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 49% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 61% User score
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Driving Lessons Plot Summary
What happens in Driving Lessons 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
Seventeen-year-old Ben Marshall is navigating the tumultuous waters of adolescence in a household shaped by the contrasting personalities of his parents. His father, Robert, is a complacent vicar fixated on ornithology, while his domineering mother, Laura, seems more interested in her charitable endeavors than the emotional well-being of her family. She imposes unrealistic demands on Ben, such as making him deliver meals on wheels, all while she juggles an affair with Peter, a young curate playing Jesus Christ in the church pageant she directs, despite her strong Christian values.
Full summary
The whole story of Driving Lessons, scene by scene
Driving Lessons Box Office
Driving Lessons grossed $1.3 million worldwide. $239,962 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.3M
- US & Canada
- $240K
- International
- $1.1M
Driving Lessons Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Driving Lessons.
How Well Do You Know Driving Lessons?
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
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What is Ben's father's occupation?
Cars in Driving Lessons
16 cars on screen, including the 1968 Citroën DS 21 Safari and the AEC Routemaster.
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1968 Citroën DS 21 Safari Main role -
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LTI TXII Minor role
Driving Lessons Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Unterwegs mit Evie” and “Driving Lessons - Mit Vollgas ins Leben”.
- Also known as
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- Unterwegs mit Evie
- Driving Lessons - Mit Vollgas ins Leben
- In viaggio con Evie
- Leçons de conduite
- Уроки вождения
- Sofőrlecke
- שיעורי נהיגה
- Nauka jazdy
- Уроки водіння
- 드라이빙 레슨
- Lekce řízení
- Lições de Vida
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- 人生驾驶课
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Learners, Learning to Drive and License to Drive.
Driving Lessons FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Driving Lessons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Driving Lessons?
Driving Lessons runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Driving Lessons released?
Driving Lessons was released on October 13, 2006.
Who directed Driving Lessons?
Driving Lessons was directed by Jeremy Brock.
More films by Jeremy Brock Who is in the cast of Driving Lessons?
Driving Lessons stars Julie Walters, Laura Linney and Rupert Grint.
Where can I watch Driving Lessons?
In the US, Driving Lessons is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Driving Lessons make at the box office?
Driving Lessons grossed $1.3 million worldwide ($239,962 domestic, $1.1 million international).
How is Driving Lessons rated?
Driving Lessons has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Driving Lessons have a post-credit scene?
No. Driving Lessons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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