Drive My Car
2021, Japanese. Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Drive My Car is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ryusuke HamaguchiDirector
- Hidetoshi NishijimaYūsuke Kafuku
- Toko MiuraMisaki Watari
- Masaki OkadaKōshi Takatsuki
- Reika KirishimaOto Kafuku
- Park Yu-rimLee Yoo-na
- Jin Dae-yeonGong Yoon-su
- Sonia YuanJanice Chang
- Ahn Hwi-taeRyu Jong-ui
- Perry DizonRoy Rossello
- Satoko AbeYuzuhara
- Hiroko MatsudaYumi Etô
- Toshiaki InomataTakashi Kimura
Details
- Released
- 18 August 2021
- Original title
- ドライブ・マイ・カー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Drive My Car is based on
Drive My Car is based on Drive My Car, a 2013 short story by Haruki Murakami.
Short story · 2013
Drive My Car
By Haruki Murakami
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Drive My Car: quick answers
Is Drive My Car worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,594 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drive My Car?
Drive My Car runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does Drive My Car have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drive My Car. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Drive My Car parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drive My Car is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Drive My Car on?
Drive My Car is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drive My Car?
If you liked Drive My Car, try Kokuho, The Greatest, Vanya on 42nd Street.
Who directed Drive My Car?
Drive My Car (2021) was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and stars Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada.
What is Drive My Car based on?
Drive My Car is based on Drive My Car, a 2013 short story by Haruki Murakami.