The Driver

2021·Movie
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

The Driver fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A criminal getaway driver plays by his code and set of rules for years. When he is forced to break his rules, it starts a domino effect of chaos in an already dangerous world of treacherous players.
Crime ThrillerGetaway DriverMoral CodeDangerous WorldTreacherous CharactersHigh-StakesAction-OrientedSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Driver

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Driver legally?

The Driver is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Driver worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 3.9 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Driver rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Driver?

Critics100
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate The Driver higher (100) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Driver in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Driver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Driver in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Driver use?

Did Not Get the GirlLaser-Guided KarmaGood Is Not NiceToo Dumb to LiveHomageNameless NarrativeStocking MaskStealing from ThievesVisual PunRabid CopSmug SnakeSparing the Final Mookand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Driver, including Did Not Get the Girl, Laser-Guided Karma, Good Is Not Nice.

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