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License to Drive

1988·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Growing up and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

Some guys get all the brakes!

Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can't get any worse after he flunks his driver's exam, but he's wrong. Even though he didn't receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family's prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.
80s Teen ComedyComing-of-AgeDriving MisadventuresTeen RebellionSituational HumorSlapstickHigh SchoolClassic Car

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream License to Drive legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is License to Drive worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is License to Drive rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is License to Drive?

1 h 30 min

License to Drive runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on License to Drive?

Critics30
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate License to Drive higher (65) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is License to Drive in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch License to Drive?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for License to Drive in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does License to Drive use?

Karma HoudiniThe Precious, Precious CarBad Ass DriverPercussive MaintenanceDude, She's Like in a ComaPrecision F-StrikeShut Up, Hannibal!Delayed ReactionLaughing MadKnow-Nothing Know-It-AllBrilliant, but LazyCool Carand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for License to Drive, including Karma Houdini, The Precious, Precious Car, Bad Ass Driver.