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Learning to Drive

  • 20142014
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  • 1h 30m
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6.4/10
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Ben Kingsley and Patricia Clarkson in Learning to Drive (2014)
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ComedyDramaRomance
As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with his own marriage troubles. In each other's company they find the courage to get back on the ro... Read allAs her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with his own marriage troubles. 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 his own marriage troubles. 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
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POPULARITY
26,063
2,646
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    • 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
    • 106Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

    Videos20

    Learning to Drive
    Trailer 2:24
    Learning to Drive
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    Trailer 2:25
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    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)
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    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
    • Wendy
    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Darwan
    Grace Gummer
    Grace Gummer
    • Tasha
    Samantha Bee
    Samantha Bee
    • Debbie
    Jake Weber
    Jake Weber
    • Ted
    Sarita Choudhury
    Sarita Choudhury
    • Jasleen
    Avi Nash
    Avi Nash
    • Preet
    Matt Salinger
    Matt Salinger
    • Peter
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Car Salesman
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Wendy's Dad
    Daniela Lavender
    Daniela Lavender
    • Mata
    Gina Jarrin
    Gina Jarrin
    • Paige
    Rajika Puri
    Rajika Puri
    • Darwan's Sister Rasbir
    Beau Baxter
    Beau Baxter
    • Debbie's Husband
    Randy Graff
    Randy Graff
    • Divorce Attorney
    Sean Cole
    • Radio Host
    Bryan Burton
    Bryan Burton
    • Student Driver
    Mike Massimino
    Mike Massimino
    • Hothead Crash Driver
    • Director
      • Isabel Coixet
    • Writer
      • Sarah Kernochan
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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
    8/10
    Beautiful collision of culture and humanity with a master class of acting
    'Learning to drive' is a master class in writing; directing and of course the performance of two of the great character actors: Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley. There is a nobility and dignity to the story that comes from a taut but compassionate screenplay; and the wonderful interplay between the two leads. Clarkson always makes such interesting choices in projects and this is no exception. Her 'Wendy' has a lot to process during the opening moments of the movie; and it is thanks to her exquisite timing and believability; that despite her cathartic scenes early on; perhaps because of them; the audience is with her and her scenario all the way! With the age old construct of an odd pairing; Kingsley's often Zen like 'Darwan' provides the calming influence and ultimately a reciprocity that gives this film its huge warmth and overall success.

    In the role of Wendy's daughter is none other than the daughter of another cinematic delight - Meryl Streep: the uncannily voiced and mannered Grace Gummer. How daunting it must be for Grace and her sister Mamie, to hone a craft in screen acting with their legendary mother's presence in film culture. Grace displays her mother's exuberance and complexity with what is really only a couple of scenes here, but makes her mark. But the film, despite some other subplots and ancillary characters, rests with Clarkson and Kinglsey and they are just superb.

    If the film feels tight and rhythmically organic; it is due to Martin Scorsese's long time editor Thelma Schoonmaker who brings Isabel Coixet's carefully directed piece together with ease and no fuss; giving it a smooth and perfect running time. This is no epic; no earth shattering movie; but a reflective and nuanced dance between characters from different worlds who collide in the nicest way possible and leave a significant imprint on one another. Not a new idea, but in the hands of these expert filmmakers; it is a joy to be in their audience for the hour and a half journey.
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    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
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    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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