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The Good Driver (2022): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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The Good Driver is a 2022 drama directed by Tonislav Hristov, starring Malin Krastev as Ivan, Alma Pöysti and Amos Brotherus. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $31,386 worldwide.

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The Good Driver (2022) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Tonislav Hristov
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bulgarian
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Good Driver About?

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

Ivan, a Bulgarian taxi driver at the Golden Sands resort, scrapes together every lev to fund a return trip to Finland where his ex‑wife and son await. Determined to right past mistakes, he balances long hours behind the wheel with the hum of tourists, yet the dream of reconciliation drives him onward. As money runs low, he resorts to desperate, extreme measures.

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Cast & crew

The Good Driver Cast & Characters

Malin Krastev leads the cast as Ivan, with Alma Pöysti as Mia and Amos Brotherus as Antti. Directed by Tonislav Hristov; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Tonislav Hristov

More films directed by Tonislav Hristov: The Magic Life of V, The Good Postman and Love & Engineering.

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Plot

The Good Driver Plot Summary

What happens in The Good Driver from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The Driver operates as a renowned car thief who supplies getaway vehicles for robberies around Los Angeles. Known among criminals for unmatched driving skill and a hefty price, he is also a focal point for the police, especially the detective who becomes obsessed with capturing him, nicknaming him “Cowboy.”

Everything starts with a casino job where the Driver’s team is delayed, and he is spotted by The Player. The detective asks The Player to identify the Driver, but she refuses. The Driver later visits The Player’s apartment to settle his earnings, only to be interrupted by the Detective who looms over her and alludes to a troubled criminal past.

Full summary

The whole story of The Good Driver, scene by scene

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Box office

The Good Driver Box Office

The Good Driver grossed $31,386 worldwide.

2022 box office

Worldwide gross

$31.4K

International
$31.4K
Videos

The Good Driver Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Good Driver.

THE GOOD DRIVER | Trailer | English Sub | 2021
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Good Driver?

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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Who is the police officer obsessed with capturing the Driver?

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FAQ

The Good Driver FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Good Driver, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Good Driver?

The Good Driver runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Good Driver released?

The Good Driver was released on November 9, 2022.

Who directed The Good Driver?

The Good Driver was directed by Tonislav Hristov.

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Who is in the cast of The Good Driver?

The Good Driver stars Malin Krastev as Ivan, Alma Pöysti as Mia and Amos Brotherus as Antti, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Good Driver make at the box office?

The Good Driver grossed $31,386 worldwide.

Does The Good Driver have a post-credit scene?

No. The Good Driver has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Good Driver in?

The original language of The Good Driver is Bulgarian.

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