The Driver
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
The Driver is streaming on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Release date
- 1978-06-08
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $4,900,000
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- 20th Century Fox
The Driver — trailer
About The Driver
The Driver is a 1978 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Walter Hill, starring Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern and Isabelle Adjani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 512 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Driver in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Driver in Germany?+
In Germany, you can stream The Driver on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Driver on Netflix?+
The Driver is not on Netflix in Germany right now, but you can stream it on Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT Amazon Channel and Moviecult Amazon Channel.
How long is The Driver?+
The Driver has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who stars in The Driver?+
The Driver stars Ryan O'Neal, Bruce Dern, Isabelle Adjani, Ronee Blakley and Matt Clark.
When did The Driver come out?+
The Driver is a 1978 movie directed by Walter Hill.
What genre is The Driver?+
The Driver is Crime, Thriller and Action film.
Who directed The Driver?+
The Driver was directed by Walter Hill.
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