The Driver (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1953, The Driver is a comedy film directed by Yorgos Tzavellas, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor taxi driver works hard in order to pay off his car and to marry his fiancee.
Who’s in it. The Driver stars Mimis Fotopoulos as Vagos, Smaroula Giouli as Lela, Nikos Rizos as Mistos and Lela Patrikiou as Virginia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Driver has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Driver page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Driver tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Driver (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Driver change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Driver worth watching?
- The Driver holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Driver?
- The Driver stars Mimis Fotopoulos, Smaroula Giouli, Nikos Rizos, Lela Patrikiou and Sperantza Vrana.
- When was The Driver released?
- The Driver was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.