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Drive My Car (2021)
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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.
Cast
Hidetoshi Nishijimaas Yūsuke Kafuku
Toko Miuraas Misaki Watari
Masaki Okadaas Kōshi Takatsuki
Reika Kirishimaas Oto Kafuku
Park Yu-rimas Lee Yoo-na
Jin Dae-yeonas Gong Yoon-su
Sonia Yuanas Janice Chang
Ahn Hwi-taeas Ryu Jong-ui
Perry Dizonas Roy Rossello
Satoko Abeas Yuzuhara
Hiroko Matsudaas Yumi Etô
Toshiaki Inomataas Takashi Kimura
Takako Yamamuraas Kaoru Komagata
Ryo Iwase
Facts
| Release date | August 18, 2021 |
| Runtime | 179 min (2h 59m) — longer as the 2021 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Original title | ドライブ・マイ・カー |
| Language | JA |
| Budget | $1,300,000 |
| Box office | $15,356,046 (11.8× budget) |
| IMDb | tt14039582 |
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Questions
How long is Drive My Car?
Drive My Car runs 179 minutes (2h 59m), which is long for a drama — plan for it.
Is Drive My Car worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,571 votes, which places it #43 of 248 films released in 2021 in this index (top 83%) and #905 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Drive My Car?
Drive My Car was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
Who stars in Drive My Car?
Hidetoshi Nishijima as Yūsuke Kafuku; Toko Miura as Misaki Watari; Masaki Okada as Kōshi Takatsuki; Reika Kirishima as Oto Kafuku; Park Yu-rim as Lee Yoo-na; Jin Dae-yeon as Gong Yoon-su.
What is Drive My Car rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Drive My Car?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5046.