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Critic Odie Henderson
rated 8

...proves that good acting can elevate even the most standard material.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Tasha Robinson

Learning To Drive has harmless sweetness, many revealing speeches about life, and a Kingsley performance that shades strongly into a “Robin Williams as a straight-faced foreigner” routine.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Jordan Hoffman
rated 8

Darwan is a “good man” but not a saint. The film’s best sequences are in his tightknit Sikh community, where life is a mix of struggle and warmth.

Read full review at The Guardian

Cast & Crew

Isabel Coixet
Director
Ben Kingsley
As Darwan
Jake Weber
As Ted
Michael Mantell
As Wendy's Dad
Sarita Choudhury
As Jasleen
Matt Salinger
As Peter

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Learning to Drive follows the story of a middle-aged woman who, after being abandoned by her husband, must learn to navigate life on her own. With the help of a patient and kindly driving instructor, she learns not only how to drive but also how to take control of her life and find a new sense of purpose. Along the way, she faces challenges and setbacks, but ultimately discovers the strength and confidence to move forward. This heartwarming and uplifting film explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and the power of human connection.

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Learning to Drive was released in theaters on August 21, 2014.