Drive My Car (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, Drive My Car is a drama film directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, running about 179 minutes. “Go on living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.
Who’s in it. Drive My Car stars Toko Miura as Misaki Watari, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Yūsuke Kafuku, Reika Kirishima as Oto Kafuku and Masaki Okada as Kōshi Takatsuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Drive My Car has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drive My Car page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drive My Car tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drive My Car (2021)?
- In US, Drive My Car is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drive My Car worth watching?
- Drive My Car holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Drive My Car?
- Drive My Car stars Toko Miura, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Reika Kirishima, Masaki Okada and Park Yurim.
- When was Drive My Car released?
- Drive My Car was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.