Driving Lessons Driving Lessons

A coming of age story about a shy teenage boy trying to escape from the influence of his domineering mother. His world changes when he begins to work for a retired actress.

Laura Linney Rupert Grint Julie Walters Michelle Duncan

comedy drama foreign indie

98 mins   More details at IMDb / TMDb

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  • Nimthiriel

    Review by Nimthiriel ★★★

    Very British. A coming of age story. Julie Walters character is both sane and insane at the same time.

  • Mitchell Beaupre

    Review by Mitchell Beaupre ★★½

    The feature debut of writer/director Jeremy Brock (writer of Mrs. Brown and The Last King of Scotland), Driving Lessons is a quaint, forgettable but not unenjoyable little diversion of a dramedy. There's nothing particularly special about it that makes it worth remembering or especially worth recommending to anyone, unless you're a fan of Julie Walters. A coming of age story centered around a shy, awkward teenage boy played in his Ron Weasley years by Rupert Grint, his transition into manhood is gained through his experience working as the aid for the elderly Evie Walton, played by Walters.

    Walton is a classic character type, the eccentric and abrasive former celebrity putting on the front that she is still as noteworthy as…

  • Michael

    Review by Michael ★★★½

    “Driving Lessons” ist eine erfrischende britische Komödie, in der “Harry Potter”-Star Rupert Grint zeigt, dass mit ihm auch nach dem Ende der Filmreihe um den Zauberlehrling als Schauspieler zu rechnen. Nicht nur optisch passt Grint perfekt in zur Rolle des schüchternden Bens auch von seiner Art und Weise den Charakter zu spielen kann er voll überzeugen.

    Doch auch die schrullige Evie ist mit Julia Walters (Geliebte Jane, Kalender Girls) großartig besetzt. Der reifen Frau kauft man die Person Evie zu einhundert Prozent ab. Evie ist aber von Regisseur und Drehbuchautor Jeremy Brock (Der letzte König von Schottland, Mein Mann ist ein Mörder) perfekt erschaffen worden. Die Figur wirkt immer ein wenig verrückt, dabei aber immer sympathisch und glaubwürdig. Gerade, dass…

  • Da_Bill

    Review by Da_Bill ★★★

    Part of The December Project

    Another disappointing rewatch that didn't suffer from any bad performances, but rather, it just wasn't as engaging as I remembered.

    I'm considering the possibility that The December Project is starting to affect my enjoyment of films!

    I would still recommend this however as it features two of my favourite actresses giving really fun performances. Laura Linney is a nightmare as the repressed, over-protective mother and Julie Walters as a forgotten actress who hasn't quite given up being a diva.

  • Brent Paton

    Review by Brent Paton ★★½

    This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

  • Travis Lytle

    Review by Travis Lytle ★★★½

    Earnest and sweet, "Driving Lessons" is a coming-of-age story that does not necessarily add anything new to the cinematic canon of well-established, coming-of-age tales. However, the presence of Julie Walters and an affable Rupert Grint provide the film with a big heart, and the sun-dabbed greens of its photography elevate the film to an overall enjoyable experience.

  • Holly

    Review by Holly ★★★★½ 2

    Perhaps it is because of their previous film history that actors Rupert Grint and Julie Walters share such a chemistry on film. Regardless of the origins of such chemistry, it's certainly evident upon viewing this sentimental film. Driving Lessons has all the necessary components of a coming of age tale while still offering something new and enjoyable. The characters are well-scripted and likable, and the soundtrack is fantastic! Overall, it's one of my favorites.

  • Luke

    Review by Luke ★★

    Inoffensive, but not really worth the effort of watching.