Driver's Ed

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Driver's Ed

R

May 2026

1h 38m

Comedy

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36 Reviews

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A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior (Sam Nivola) track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back. In 24 chaotic hours, they're chased by school security and the cops, shot at by small-time crooks, and somehow adopt a three-legged cat.

Zachary Lee

RogerEbert.com

May 15

2.5/4

It may not reinvent the wheel, but by playing squarely to its middle-of-the-road strengths with a young cast clearly aware of the type of movie they’re in

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Nell Minow

Movie Mom

May 15

B-

This is a "just go with it" movie, with paper-thin characters and contrived situations, but it invites us to go along for the ride.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

May 14

2.5/4

Everyone in the cast is up to the task here. Now if only they could have been handed a set of keys to a smoother ride geared to show off their talents.

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Ben Glidden

Film Threat

3d

4/10

Farrelly and Moffett fail to heed their own message, as this feels more like a rehash of the films that came before than its own unique quest.

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Alex Maidy

JoBlo's Movie Network

May 21

3/10

Even a film generated with AI would have been more dynamic and engaging than this. Driver’s Ed is easily the worst movie from a Farrelly brother, and that includes Peter’s blemish for helming a segment of Movie 43. This is a terrible movie.

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Charles Koplinski

Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam

May 21

2.5/4.0

What it does have going for it is its four lead characters, teenagers who are actually pleasant to be around brought to life by a quartet of actors, each with promising futures.

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Kelly

May 19

the four kids were such sweet actors I wish they were given a half decent script

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sebastian andres O

@Yoamoalcine 6d

It will entertain you and give you a good time, although it's far from the best work the director has offered us, either solo or with his brother. It's an enjoyable film, with good performances and a committed cast. The rest depends on how willing you are to engage with its premise and how much you expect to get out of it. In any case, for a weekend with friends or a partner, it's a film that will leave you satisfied and ready for whatever comes next.

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Lona P

@RT06560729 May 20

I love this movie! Bobby Farrelly did a wonderful job. I really enjoyed the Party Scene, the music, the girl with Afro is so cute! Great job Bobby!

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Karin T

@Karint May 17

The acting was very well done by all. Very good chemistry between the actors!

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Synopsis

A group of teens hit the road in a stolen driver's ed car, racing against time to help a lovesick high school senior (Sam Nivola) track down his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back. In 24 chaotic hours, they're chased by school security and the cops, shot at by small-time crooks, and somehow adopt a three-legged cat.

Director: Robert Farrelly
Producer: Jonas Pate, Jennifer Pate, David Stone
Screenwriter: Thomas Moffett
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: BondIt Media Capital, TFC Productions, AGC Studios
Rating: R (Sexual References|Alcohol Use|Language Throughout|Brief Graphic Nudity|Teen Drinking)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 15, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 15, 2026
Runtime: 1h 38m