The Driver
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.
Where to watch The Driver in United States
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Where is The Driver streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Rialto Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel, Moviecult Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Brazil | Filmicca | — |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | FOD |
About The Driver
The Driver is a 1978 English-language crime, thriller and action film directed by Walter Hill. The cast is led by Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 500 ratings.
The Driver was produced by 20th Century Fox and EMI Films and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on June 8, 1978, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Writers
- Walter Hill
- Release date
- June 8, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox, EMI Films
The Driver cast & crew
The Driver was directed by Walter Hill and written by Walter Hill.
The cast features Ryan O'Neal as The Driver, Bruce Dern as The Detective, Isabelle Adjani as The Player, Ronee Blakley as The Connection, Matt Clark as Red Plainclothesman, and Felice Orlandi as Gold Plainclothesman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Small, cinematography is by Philip H. Lathrop, and it was produced by Lawrence Gordon.
Is The Driver worth watching?
The Driver holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 513 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and action, The Driver is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Driver
Ryan O'Neal
The Driver
Bruce Dern
The Detective
Isabelle Adjani
The Player
Ronee Blakley
The Connection
Matt Clark
Red Plainclothesman
Felice Orlandi
Gold Plainclothesman
Joseph Walsh
Glasses
Rudy Ramos
Teeth
Denny Macko
Exchange Man
Frank Bruno
The Kid
Will Walker
Fingers
Sandy Brown Wyeth
Split
The Driver — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Driver in United States?
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▸What language is The Driver in?
The Driver is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Driver?
The Driver runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Driver rated?
The Driver is rated R. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 513 ratings.
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