The Stunt Driver (2026): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Stunt Driver is a 2026 biographical drama directed by Michael Dowse, starring Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter, Ben Foster and Ed Helms. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $178,476 worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Michael Dowse
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cardinal Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Stunt Driver About?
The premise of The Stunt Driver without spoilers.
In the mid‑1970s, the film follows Canada’s own Ken Carter (Jay Baruchel), a champion stunt driver who faces personal demons and widespread skepticism as he prepares to pull off an ostensibly impossible feat: launching a rocket‑powered car in a mile‑long jump over the St. Lawrence River.
The Stunt Driver Cast & Characters
Jay Baruchel leads the cast as Ken Carter, with Ben Foster as Evel Knievel and Ed Helms as Dick Keller. Directed by Michael Dowse; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Dowse
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Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter -
Ben Foster as Evel Knievel -
Ed Helms as Dick Keller -
Dan Bakkedahl as Bill Wilkins
Also Starring in The Stunt Driver
· 16 more- Jonathan Cherry Ricky - Radio DJ
- Marc Beaupré Danny Lafortune
- Laurence Leboeuf Gloria
- Joe Cobden Bob Fortier
- Derek Johns Trevor
- Nobuya Shimamoto Mr. Kimura - Exec. Producer
- James Watts Crew Member (Countdown)
- James Malloch Senior TV Exec
- Adam Capriolo Junior TV Exec
- Oliver Ocampo Gerry
- Noah Labranche Seamus
- Sophie-Thérèse Stone-Richards Goldie (Hypnotist)
- Mitchell Cohen Eli
- Ross Forrest TV News Reader
- Michael Rogoff Wayne
- François Ziadé National Wild Cat #1
More from Michael Dowse
More films directed by Michael Dowse, best-rated first: Goon, It's All Gone Pete Tong, 8-Bit Christmas and Stuber.
The Stunt Driver Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Stunt Driver 59 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
See on Metacritic
The Stunt Driver Box Office
The Stunt Driver grossed $178,476 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$178.5K
- US & Canada
- $178.5K
The Stunt Driver Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 teasers.
- Teaser Official Teaser #1
- Teaser Official Teaser Trailer #2
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The Stunt Driver FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Stunt Driver, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Stunt Driver?
The Stunt Driver runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Stunt Driver released?
The Stunt Driver was released on September 25, 2026.
Who directed The Stunt Driver?
The Stunt Driver was directed by Michael Dowse.
More films by Michael Dowse Who is in the cast of The Stunt Driver?
The Stunt Driver stars Jay Baruchel as Ken Carter, Ben Foster as Evel Knievel and Ed Helms as Dick Keller, among 20 credited actors.
How much did The Stunt Driver make at the box office?
The Stunt Driver grossed $178,476 worldwide.
How is The Stunt Driver rated?
The Stunt Driver has 59 on Metacritic.
Does The Stunt Driver have a post-credit scene?
No. The Stunt Driver has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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