Drive-Away Dolls
Seen it?2024 | 84 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss held it back. 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 and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot or Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 373K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ethan Coen
- Margaret QualleyJamie
- Geraldine ViswanathanMarian
- Beanie FeldsteinSukie
- Joey SlotnickThe Goon
- C.J. WilsonThe Goon
- Colman DomingoThe Chief
- Pedro PascalPenis Collector
- Bill CampCurlie
- Matt DamonSenator Gary Channel
- Connie JacksonAunt Ellis