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License to Drive (1988) -- A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.

Overview

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5.6/10   5,023 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Neil Tolkin (written by)
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Release Date:
6 July 1988 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Some guys get all the brakes!
Plot:
A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
2 wins & 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
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User Comments:
Excellent comedy about the mishaps that can happen as a teenager whether or not you have a driver's license more (41 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Corey Haim ... Les Anderson

Corey Feldman ... Dean

Carol Kane ... Mrs. Anderson
Richard Masur ... Mr. Anderson

Heather Graham ... Mercedes Lane
Michael Manasseri ... Charles
Harvey Miller ... The Professor

Michael A. Nickles ... Paolo

Nina Siemaszko ... Natalie Anderson
Grant Goodeve ... Natalie's DMV Examiner
James Avery ... Les' DMV Examiner

Grant Heslov ... Karl

Michael Ensign ... School Teacher / Bus Driver
Helen Hanft ... Miss Hellberg
Christopher Burton ... Rudy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
To Live and Drive in L.A. (USA) (working title)
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88 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Neither Corey Feldman nor Corey Haim had a driver's license and were in the middle of obtaining it during the filming of the movie. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: The door frame on the passenger side separating the front and back doors is missing for the scene where Les is crossing over from the the Volkswagen to the Cadillac. However the frame is intact on the driver's side. more
Quotes:
Charles: We're going to be locked up with men who murdered, and raped, and robbed convenience stores. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Little Monsters (1989) more
Soundtrack:
SWEET SURRENDER more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful.
Excellent comedy about the mishaps that can happen as a teenager whether or not you have a driver's license, 25 July 2006
9/10
Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@gmail.com) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

LICENSE TO DRIVE, in my opinion, is an excellent comedy about the mishaps that can happen as a teenager whether or not you have a driver's license! I thought that Miss Hellberg (Helen Hanft) was an absolute bitch! You'd have to have seen this movie if you want to know why. On the other hand, every mishap that occurred after Les (Corey Haim) took the test and wrecked his grandfather's car was absolutely hilarious. Also, I thought that Mercedes (Heather Graham) was a very pretty young lady. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that everyone was ideally cast, the direction was flawless, and production design was spectacular, and the performances were top-grade. Now, in conclusion, I highly recommend this excellent comedy about the mishaps that can happen as a teenager whether or not you have a driver's license! I guarantee you you'll enjoy it.

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