Drive (2011)
Drama, Thriller, Crime
79Kernel Score — Generally Favorable, 0 reviews
The Kernel take
A Metascore of 79 on a $15M budget that's grossed nearly $80M worldwide suggests Drive struck an unlikely sweet spot—modest spend, critical approval, and genuine box-office legs.
Director track record: Nicolas Winding Refn
Drive (79) sits well above Nicolas Winding Refn's own 56.9-point average across 7 scored films—a commanding +22.1 delta that makes it his best-reviewed work to date, surpassing even Pusher II (78).
Lead track record: Ryan Gosling
Drive (79) sits above Ryan Gosling's own 65.1-point average across 24 scored films—a +13.9 delta that marks one of his best-reviewed outings, though it trails his career-high La La Land (94).
Box office
Budget $15M · Box office $79.7M