The Driftless Area
2015, English. Directed by Zachary Sluser.
Destiny can lead to dangerous places.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 April 2015
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Tom Drury, Zachary Sluser
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The Driftless Area: quick answers
Is The Driftless Area worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Driftless Area have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Driftless Area. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Driftless Area parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Driftless Area is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Driftless Area on?
The Driftless Area isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Driftless Area?
If you liked The Driftless Area, try Suburbicon, Shimmer Lake, Dead Man's Folly.
Who directed The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area (2015) was directed by Zachary Sluser and stars Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin.