Synopsis
Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Drive (2011) is a 1h 40min drama feature film by Nicolas Winding Refn. Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Selected for Couch Film Festival (2020).
Key facts
Cast
Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks, Ron Perlman, Kaden Leos
Original language
English
First release
September 15, 2011 (Czech Republic)
Production companies
Seed Productions, MWM Studios
Based on
Drive
Awards
Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Los Angeles
Filming locations
Los Angeles
Crew
Screenplay
Hossein Amini
Producer
Adam Siegel, Gigi Pritzker, John Palermo, Marc Platt, Michel Litvak
Cinematography
Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing
Matthew Newman
Music
Cliff Martinez
Special makeup effects
Gerald Quist
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Couch Film Festival 2020
- Academy Awards 2012 academy_award
- César Awards 2012 generic - Meilleur Film Étranger
- Independent Spirit Awards 2012 generic - Best Feature; Best Director; Best Lead: Ryan Gosling; Best Supporting: Albert Brooks
- Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists 2012 generic - Migliore film extraeuropeo ★ Nastro d'argento: Migliore film extraeuropeo
- Cannes Film Festival 2011 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2011 generic
Titles
| Original title | Drive | English |
| Québec French title | Sang-froid |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Drive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Cliff Martinez (2011) | 28 releases, 2012-2026: Cutting Edge Group, Invada, Lakeshore Records, Mondo |
| Vinyl LP | Drive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Cliff Martinez (2026) | 1 release, 2026: Lakeshore Records |
| CD | Drive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Cliff Martinez (2011) | 11 releases, 2011-2018: 4th Sun Entertainment, Lakeshore Records, Record Makers, Sony Music (+1 more) |
| Cassette | Drive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Cliff Martinez (2011) | 3 releases, 2016-2018: Lakeshore Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 15, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | September 15, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Croatia | September 15, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | September 15, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Poland | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Romania | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 16, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Greece | September 22, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | September 23, 2011 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | September 25, 2011 |
| Theatrical | India | September 30, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 30, 2011 |
| Theatrical | France | October 5, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 7, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 12, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Norway | October 21, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Australia | October 26, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Thailand | October 27, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | November 2, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Israel | November 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Russia | November 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | November 3, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | November 9, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | November 10, 2011 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | November 17, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 18, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Indonesia | December 8, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 8, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | December 9, 2011 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | December 9, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Spain | December 28, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | January 5, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 25, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Austria | January 27, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | January 27, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | February 10, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | March 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Serbia | March 1, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | March 2, 2012 |
| Streaming | France | March 22, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 31, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Chile | May 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | KW | May 3, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Peru | May 17, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | May 18, 2012 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | January 3, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | April 10, 2015 |
| Streaming | Ecuador | August 16, 2022 |
| Television | France | May 23, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 18 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video | United Arab Emirates | January 30, 2012 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | January 30, 2012 |
| Home video | France | February 8, 2012 |
| Home video | Netherlands | March 5, 2012 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 13, 2019 |
| Home video | Egypt | April 23, 2021 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | June 6, 2022 |
| Home video | France | September 6, 2023 |
Full credits
| Director | Nicolas Winding Refn |
| Cast | Ryan Gosling (Driver), Carey Mulligan (Irene), Bryan Cranston (Shannon), Albert Brooks (Bernie Rose), Oscar Isaac (Standard), Christina Hendricks (Blanche), Ron Perlman (Nino), Kaden Leos (Benicio), Jeff Wolfe (Tan Suit), James Biberi (Cook), Russ Tamblyn (Doc), Joe Bucaro III (Chauffeur), Tiara Parker (Young Woman), Tim Trella (Hitman #1), Jimmy Hart (Hitman #2), Tina Huang (Waitress), Andy San Dimas (Stripper), John Pyper-Ferguson (Bearded Redneck), Craig Baxley Jr. (Masked Man #1), Kenny Richards (Masked Man #2), Joe Pingue (Assistant Director #1), Dieter Busch (Assistant Director #2), Chris Muto (Caterer), Rachel Dik (Newscaster), Cesar Garcia (Waiter), Steven Knoll (Movie Star), Mara LaFontaine (Movie Star Girlfriend), Teonee Thrash (Police Officer), Ralph Lawler (Basketball Announcer (voice)), Rio Ahn (Police Actor in Makeup Chair (uncredited)), Laurene Landon (Actress (uncredited)), DB Albert (Party Attendee (uncredited)), Paula Alvarez (Gangster (uncredited)), Andrew Constantini (Basketball Fan (uncredited)), Caitlin Litzinger (Stripper (uncredited)), Sarah Adela Tirado (Chola (uncredited)), Claude Stuart (Forgetful Waiter (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Hossein Amini |
| Producer | Adam Siegel, Gigi Pritzker, John Palermo, Marc Platt, Michel Litvak |
| Executive producer | Bill Lischak, David Lancaster, Gary Michael Walters, Jeffrey Stott, Linda McDonough, Peter Schlessel |
| Cinematography | Newton Thomas Sigel |
| Editing | Matthew Newman |
| Music | Cliff Martinez |
| Production design | Beth Mickle |
| Special makeup effects | Gerald Quist |
| Visual effects | Dottie Starling, Jerry Spivack, William H. Schirmer |
| Sound | Lon Bender, Victor Ray Ennis |
| Costumes | Erin Benach |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
