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L S
rated 10

One of the few with 10. After 3 hours I could have continued to watch. Filled with wisdom.

About artists interpreting a play by Tjechov. Like a Russian Doll, the relational stories unfold. As smoothly as the car was driven. The lives of the ch...

1 year ago
Sam & Sebbe Snackar
rated 9

Spoilerfri recension: https://youtu.be/ih1jtemvHyg

2 years ago
Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

...a film about the link between confession, creativity and sexuality and the unending mystery of other people’s lives and secrets.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Wendy Ide
rated 8

...a supremely confident piece of film-making from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi...

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Critic Ian Freer
rated 8

It’s not for the impatient, but it’s so precise and delicate, you won’t notice the gear-changes.

Read full review at Empire
Henry Makansi
rated 8

A great rendition of the superb novel

2 years ago
Jan Zinther
rated 10

Has just become my third favourite movie after 1. Trois Couleurs Bleu and 2. Se7en

1 year ago
Helle Brasen
rated 4

Did not get it???

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Hidetoshi Nishijima
As Yūsuke Kafuku
Masaki Okada
As Kōshi Takatsuki
Perry Dizon
As Roy Rossello
Toko Miura
As Misaki Watari
Reika Kirishima
As Oto Kafuku
Ryo Iwase
Actor

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A renowned stage actor and director, Yusuke Kafuku, is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of his wife. He accepts an offer to direct a production of Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima, where he meets a young and reserved driver, Misaki Watari. As they spend more time together, Kafuku begins to confront the mysteries of his wife's past and the secrets she left behind. Through their conversations and shared moments, Kafuku and Misaki develop a deep bond that helps them both come to terms with their own personal demons. This contemplative and emotionally charged road trip offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the human condition.

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Drive My Car was released in theaters on November 24, 2021.

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Drive My Car was released for streaming on March 2, 2022.