Drive My Car (2021)
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Drive My Car is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Drive My Car holds up as a perfectly decent Japanese film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 1,572 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 59m on it?
2h 59m of Japanese drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 1,571 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 59m — long |
| Watch with family? | PG-12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Prime Video titles in Japan
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