Drive, He Said (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 1971, Drive, He Said is a comedy and drama film directed by Jack Nicholson, running about 95 minutes. “Don't Lie, Don't Cheat, And Don't Be Afraid!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hector is a star basketball player for the College basketball team he plays for, the Leopards. His girlfriend, Olive, doesn't know whether to stay with him or leave him. And his friend, Gabriel, who may have dropped out from school and become a protestor, wants desperately not to get drafted for Vietnam.

Who’s in it. Drive, He Said stars William Tepper as Hector Bloom, Karen Black as Olive, Michael Margotta as Gabriel and Bruce Dern as Coach Bullion, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Drive, He Said has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drive, He Said page.

If you liked it. Fans of Drive, He Said tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Drive, He Said (1971)?
In US, Drive, He Said is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Drive, He Said worth watching?
Drive, He Said holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Drive, He Said?
Drive, He Said stars William Tepper, Karen Black, Michael Margotta, Bruce Dern and Robert Towne.
When was Drive, He Said released?
Drive, He Said was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.