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The Driver

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1978 | 91 min | Crime, Thriller, Action

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, 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 crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Usual Suspects or Baby Driver, start here.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1978: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 101K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Walter Hill

  • Ryan O'NealThe Driver
  • Bruce DernThe Detective
  • Isabelle AdjaniThe Player
  • Ronee BlakleyThe Connection
  • Matt ClarkRed Plainclothesman
  • Felice OrlandiGold Plainclothesman
  • Joseph WalshGlasses
  • Rudy RamosTeeth
  • Denny MackoExchange Man
  • Frank BrunoThe Kid