
Quick Info
- Year
- 2021
- Director
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi
- Duration
- 179 min
- Language
- JA
- Country
- JP
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box Office
- $15M
External Ratings
IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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Drive My Car
Our Rating
7.6/10
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7/10
Overview
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention






