Learning to Drive Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

"It's never too late to begin a new adventure."

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Last modified: Jul. 31, 2016

Learning to Drive

Release Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 Limited

A feel-good comedy about an improbable friendship.

Director: Isabel Coixet

Starring: Ben Kingsley • Patricia Clarkson • Grace Gummer • Jake Weber • Samantha Bee

PG-13 Comedy N/A

3 / 5.0

78% WILL SEE 22% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Wendy Shields is a book editor from New York facing a marriage crisis. Darwan Singh Tur is a driving instructor from India with an abiding respect for tradition. When Wendy sets out to reclaim her independence, she hits a unique roadblock - she never learned to drive. She hires Darwan, a driving instructor and part-time cabdriver, to teach her. They form an unlikely bond that inspires each to embrace the humor, freedom, and strength that come with starting anew.

Comedy Romance

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Who stars in Learning to Drive – Cast List

Ben Kingsley
... Darwan

Young Washington , Wonder Man (mini-series)
Patricia Clarkson
... Wendy

Shutter Island, Lilly
Grace Gummer
... Tasha

The Homesman, The Long Dumb Road
J
Jake Weber
... Ted

Self-Help, Those Who Wish Me Dead
S
Samantha Bee
... Debbie

A.C.O.R.N.S.: Operation Crackdown, Elliot: The Littlest Reindeer

Who is making Learning to Drive – Crew List

A look at Learning to Drive behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Isabel Coixet last helmed The Bookshop and Another Me.

Director: Isabel Coixet
Screenwriter: Sarita Choudhury

Studio: Broad Green Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Learning to Drive

Key Facts

The film premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and was voted first-runner up for the People's Choice Award.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

Changed Learning to Drive movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for language and sexual content
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: "It's never too late to begin a new adventure."
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Learning to Drive Trailers and Clips

Learning to Drive

Theatrical Trailer

Learning to Drive Release Date: When was the film released?

Learning to Drive was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 21 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Hitman: Agent 47, Sinister 2 and American Ultra. As a limited release, Learning to Drive was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.