The Driftless Area (2015): Cast & Plot
The Driftless Area is a 2015 crime drama directed by Zachary Sluser, starring Anton Yelchin as Pierre, Zooey Deschanel and John Hawkes. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Zachary Sluser
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bron Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Driftless Area About?
The premise of The Driftless Area without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the death of his parents, optimistic bartender Pierre Hunter returns to his small hometown. There, he becomes entangled in a dangerous situation when he falls for the mysterious Stella. Unbeknownst to him, she's connected to a criminal and a bag of money, pulling him into a suspenseful game of cat and mouse. The story explores themes of fate, time, and the struggles to navigate a possibly predetermined universe.
The Driftless Area Cast & Characters
Anton Yelchin leads the cast as Pierre, with Zooey Deschanel as Stella and John Hawkes as Shane. Directed by Zachary Sluser; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zachary Sluser
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Anton Yelchin as Pierre -
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John Hawkes as Shane -
Frank Langella as Tim Geer
Also Starring in The Driftless Area
· 13 more- Ciarán Hinds Ned
- Primo Allon Lyle
- Alia Shawkat Carrie
- Benjamin Rogers Keith
- Aubrey Plaza Jean
- Frank C. Turner Vacuum Salesman
- Philip Granger Herbicide Store Owner
- Amitai Marmorstein Donald R. Thomas
- Gary Hetherington Reverend John Morris
- Duncan Ollerenshaw Card Player
- Jesse Haddock Partygoer
- Elika Portnoy The Tragic Woman
- Lucia Frangione Luanne
The Driftless Area Plot Summary
What happens in The Driftless Area from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pierre, a college graduate turned bartender, returns to his hometown in the Driftless Area after the death of his parents. On a hitchhiking return trip, he is picked up by Shane, who drives with a swagger and a rosebush tucked in the back. Shane charges him $20 for the ride and then dumps him further down the road, stealing the rosebush in the process. In a moment of frustration, [Pierre] digs a rock from his pocket and hurls it at the car, a reckless act that sends Shane careening off the next curve. When Pierre investigates the wreck, he discovers a bag containing a staggering $77,000 in Shane’s pickup. ” This windfall becomes a tangled thread of fate for him, drawing him toward a new, dangerous path.
Full summary
The whole story of The Driftless Area, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Driftless Area?
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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What is the name of the college graduate who returns to his hometown?
The Driftless Area Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Niente cambia, tutto cambia” and “La región inmóvil”.
- Also known as
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- Niente cambia, tutto cambia
- La región inmóvil
- O Mistério de Stella
- Destins croisés
- 드리프트리스 에어리어
- Неровная земля
- אזור הסחף
- Szándék nélkül
- 无目标地区
- Bezdrifta zona
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The Driftless Area FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Driftless Area, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Driftless Area released?
The Driftless Area was released on April 18, 2015.
Who directed The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area was directed by Zachary Sluser.
Who is in the cast of The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area stars Anton Yelchin as Pierre, Zooey Deschanel as Stella and John Hawkes as Shane, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Driftless Area have a post-credit scene?
No. The Driftless Area has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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