License to Drive (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, License to Drive is a comedy and family film directed by Greg Beeman, running about 90 minutes. “Some guys get all the brakes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. License to Drive stars Corey Haim as Les Anderson, Corey Feldman as Dean, Carol Kane as Mrs. Anderson and Richard Masur as Mr. Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, License to Drive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch License to Drive page.
If you liked it. Fans of License to Drive tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch License to Drive (1988)?
- In US, License to Drive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is License to Drive worth watching?
- License to Drive holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in License to Drive?
- License to Drive stars Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane, Richard Masur and Heather Graham.
- When was License to Drive released?
- License to Drive was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.