The Driver (1978): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1978, The Driver is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Walter Hill, running about 91 minutes. “To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Driver stars Ryan O'Neal as The Driver, Bruce Dern as The Detective, Isabelle Adjani as The Player and Ronee Blakley as The Connection, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Driver has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.