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The Stunt Driver

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2026 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Dolemite Is My Name or The Pursuit of Happyness, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Based on a true story, a Canadian stunt driver recruits a top sports manager and rocket car designers to attempt a record-breaking jump across the Saint Lawrence River, hoping to achieve fame and fortune.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 79K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Dowse

  • Jay BaruchelKen Carter
  • Ed HelmsDick Keller
  • Ben FosterEvel Knievel
  • Laurence LeboeufGloria
  • Joe CobdenBob Fortier
  • Marc BeaupréDanny Lafortune
  • Dan BakkedahlBill Wilkins
  • Noah LabrancheSeamus
  • Derek JohnsTrevor
  • Sophie-Thérèse Stone-RichardsGoldie (Hypnotist)