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Learning to Drive

  • 20142014
  • RR
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
7.8K
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Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other's company they find the courage to get back on the... Read allAs her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other's company they find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel.As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other's company they find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
7.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Isabel Coixet
  • Writer
    • Sarah Kernochan
  • Stars
    • Patricia Clarkson
    • Ben Kingsley
    • Grace Gummer
Top credits
  • Director
    • Isabel Coixet
  • Writer
    • Sarah Kernochan
  • Stars
    • Patricia Clarkson
    • Ben Kingsley
    • Grace Gummer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 46User reviews
    • 105Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos20

    Learning to Drive
    Trailer 2:24
    Learning to Drive
    Trailer
    Trailer 2:25
    Trailer
    Harvest
    Clip 1:09
    Harvest
    Why Do You Teach Driving
    Clip 0:59
    Why Do You Teach Driving
    I Dont Know How To Talk To Her
    Clip 0:47
    I Dont Know How To Talk To Her
    Jasleens New Friends
    Clip 0:45
    Jasleens New Friends
    Road Rage
    Clip 0:42
    Road Rage
    Daniel Hammond
    Interview 4:43
    Daniel Hammond
    Isabel Coixet
    Interview 3:36
    Isabel Coixet
    Grace Gummer
    Interview 3:49
    Grace Gummer
    Sarah Kernochan
    Interview 2:49
    Sarah Kernochan
    Patricia Clarkson
    Interview 4:54
    Patricia Clarkson

    Photos60

    Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Ben Kingsley, Sarita Choudhury, and Daniela Lavender in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Ben Kingsley in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Samantha Bee in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Ben Kingsley and Sarita Choudhury in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Avi Nash in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Sarita Choudhury and Daniela Lavender in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Avi Nash in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
    Ben Kingsley and Sarita Choudhury in Learning to Drive (2014)

    Top cast

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    Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson
    • Wendyas Wendy
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Darwanas Darwan
    Grace Gummer
    Grace Gummer
    • Tashaas Tasha
    Samantha Bee
    Samantha Bee
    • Debbieas Debbie
    Jake Weber
    Jake Weber
    • Tedas Ted
    Sarita Choudhury
    Sarita Choudhury
    • Jasleenas Jasleen
    Avi Nash
    Avi Nash
    • Preetas Preet
    Matt Salinger
    Matt Salinger
    • Peteras Peter
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Car Salesmanas Car Salesman
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Wendy's Dadas Wendy's Dad
    Daniela Lavender
    Daniela Lavender
    • Mataas Mata
    Gina Jarrin
    Gina Jarrin
    • Paigeas Paige
    Rajika Puri
    Rajika Puri
    • Darwan's Sister Rasbiras Darwan's Sister Rasbir
    Beau Baxter
    Beau Baxter
    • Debbie's Husbandas Debbie's Husband
    Randy Graff
    Randy Graff
    • Divorce Attorneyas Divorce Attorney
    Sean Cole
    • Radio Hostas Radio Host
    Bryan Burton
    Bryan Burton
    • Student Driveras Student Driver
    Mike Massimino
    Mike Massimino
    • Hothead Crash Driveras Hothead Crash Driver
    • Director
      • Isabel Coixet
    • Writer
      • Sarah Kernochan
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival screening, Patricia Clarkson revealed that her name was attached to this project for nine years, and didn't drop out of it because she loved the script.
    • Quotes

      Wendy: At 21 years, we're on our third itch... or it's male menopause.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sir Ben Kingsley/Henry Cavill/Reba McEntire (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Mathar
      Written by Volker Kriegel

      Performed by Dave Pike (as The Dave Pike Set)

      Courtesy of MPS Records / EDEL Germany GmbH

    User reviews46

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Funny, Feel Good Movie
    I went to see this movie tonight and it was entertaining. I can't say that about many movies these days.

    I liked the premise of a woman taking driving lessons after her divorce, trying to regain some sense of independence and competence after that emotional blow.

    Ben Kingsley, as her Sikh taxi driver teacher, was excellent in his part. He and his student develop a close friendship which is a joy to see.

    A friend, who is also a Sikh, went with me, and she said that Kingsley's headdress was not wrapped properly. You'd have thought that the film would have received some input from the Sikh community on these details, but maybe not. Odd.

    At any rate, it was charming, with enough laughs and story to sustain it to the end. It has something to teach both women and men.
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    • juliemaniglia
    • Sep 5, 2015

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Aprenent a conduir
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Broad Green Pictures
      • Lavender Pictures
      • Core Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,447,633
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,015
      • Aug 23, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,967,516
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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