Drive My Car

2021 · 2h59 · Film

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi

Starring Hidetoshi Nishijima, Toko Miura, Masaki Okada, Reika Kirishima, Park Yu-rim, Jin Dae-yeon, Sonia Yuan, Ahn Hwi-tae, Perry Dizon, Satoko Abe

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Bored Romantic

Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.

Original title

ドライブ・マイ・カー

Original language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Screenplay

Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Takamasa Oe

Music

Eiko Ishibashi, Yoshitaka Fujimoto

Cinematography

Hidetoshi Shinomiya, Lee Tae-hun

Cast

Reika Kirishima, Park Yu-rim, Jin Dae-yeon, Sonia Yuan, Ahn Hwi-tae, Perry Dizon, Satoko Abe

Critics score

94/100

Updated August 12, 2026

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