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Driving Lessons (2006) -- 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.
Driving Lessons (2006) -- 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.

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   4,633 votes
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Director:
Jeremy Brock
Writer:
Jeremy Brock (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
13 October 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
All Ben wanted was a job. All Evie needed was a friend. more
Plot:
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. | full synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 2 nominations more
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(17 articles)
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User Comments:
Definitely NOT forgettable more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Rupert Grint ... Ben Marshall
Fay Cohen ... Old Lady 1
Ruby Mortlock ... Old Lady 2
Don Wetherhead ... Old Man

Laura Linney ... Laura Marshall
Oliver Milburn ... Peter
Tamsin Egerton ... Sarah
Nicholas Farrell ... Robert Marshall
Jim Norton ... Mr. Fincham

Julie Walters ... Evie Walton
Chandra Ruegg ... Chandra
Ricky Champ ... Tough Looking Man
Rupert Holliday-Evans ... Store Manager (as Rupert Holiday Evans)
Harriet Brock ... Child at Campsite
James Brock ... Child at Campsite
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some thematic material.
Runtime:
98 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
UK:15 | Ireland:15A | USA:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | UK:12 (edited version) | Singapore:NC-16
Company:
ContentFilm more

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Trivia:
'Julie Walters' and Rupert Grint play mother and son in the Harry Potter movie series. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Evie and Ben are looking at the lake it is flat calm. When the camera looks at them the lake behind has waves. more
Quotes:
Bryony: How old are you?
Ben: I'm eighteen and a half.
Bryony: If you don't mind me asking, why are you working for an old lady? Are there no other jobs?
Ben: She's my grandmother.
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Movie Connections:
References One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) more
Soundtrack:
El Agua De La Vida more

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46 out of 50 people found the following comment useful:-
Definitely NOT forgettable, 18 December 2006
9/10
Author: lynsey-james13 from United Kingdom

I only heard about Driving Lessons through the ITV adverts, and to be honest, I didn't know how much I would like it. I switched on the TV last night and was totally surprised. Driving Lessons is a modest, simple film which draws you in right from the start. Rupert Grint plays the part of socially awkward teenager Ben brilliantly. He's definitely one to look out for in the future. Dame Eve Walton is played by the fabulous Julie Walters. I loved the simple plot and the way the actors portrayed their characters with great sensitivity. The highlight of the film, for me was Evie's rather colourful poem. It shows how friendships can form between the most unlikely pairs. In my opinion, watching Driving Lessons is a great way to spend 2 hours. The scenery was also striking, especially the countryside. Anyone who can call this sparkling comedy forgettable, I strongly disagree with

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