Driving Lessons

2006, Comedy/Drama, 1h 38m

75 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Though it has charm, Driving Lessons is a middling offering in the genre where the youngster coming of age meets a quirky senior who teaches valuable lessons about life. Read critic reviews

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Teenage Ben (Rupert Grint) lives a sheltered life thanks to an overprotective mother (Laura Linney) and a weak-willed father (Nicholas Farrell). The youth takes a summer job as the assistant to Evie Walton (Julie Walters), an aging actress. At first the job is simple, but then Evie presses Ben into service as her chauffeur, even though he lacks a license. Ben must take the first step into adulthood, and learns how to have fun along the way.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Thematic Material|Sexual Content|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Jeremy Brock
  • Producer:
    Julia Chasman
  • Writer:
    Jeremy Brock
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $238.8K
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Cast & Crew

Laura Linney
Laura Marshall
Julie Walters
Evie Walter
Rupert Grint
Ben Marshall
Tamsin Egerton
Sarah
Michelle Duncan
Bryony
Nicholas Farrell
Ben's Father
Oliver Milburn
Peter
Jim Norton
Mr. Fincham
Jeremy Brock
Director
Jeremy Brock
Writer
Julia Chasman
Producer
Edward R. Pressman
Executive Producer
Alessandro Camon
Executive Producer
Clive Carroll
Original Music
John Renbourn
Original Music
David Katznelson
Cinematographer
Amanda McArthur
Production Design
Robin Fraser-Paye
Costume Design
Priscilla John
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