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The Driver

The Driver (1978) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
72

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Here are some useful notes to know before watching about the 20th Century Fox, EMI Films action flick. The Driver starring Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 31 min. The release date of the movie is August 2nd, 1978. The movie received a user score of 72/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 481 verified users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "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."

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'The Driver' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on August 2nd, 1978 - Buy The Driver Movie Tickets

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