The Driftless Area (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2015, The Driftless Area is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Zachary Sluser, running about 95 minutes. “Destiny can lead to dangerous places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pierre is unknowingly pulled into a cat-and-mouse game that involves a duffel bag full of cash, a haphazard yet determined criminal, and a mystery that will determine all of their fates. A contemporary fable about the ways we struggle to control time and fate in a possibly predetermined universe.
Who’s in it. The Driftless Area stars Zooey Deschanel as Stella, Aubrey Plaza as Jean, Anton Yelchin as Pierre and Alia Shawkat as Carrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Driftless Area has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Driftless Area page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Driftless Area tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Driftless Area (2015)?
- In US, The Driftless Area 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 The Driftless Area worth watching?
- The Driftless Area holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Driftless Area?
- The Driftless Area stars Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat and Ciarán Hinds.
- When was The Driftless Area released?
- The Driftless Area was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.