Julie Walters, Laura Linney, Michelle Duncan
We first meet Ben, a shy, bookish 17-year-old, as he begins a very unpromising summer vacation. While the other kids are out having fun, Ben spends these precious few weeks attending bible classes, ha...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 3, 2007
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Stats: 7,078 reviews
Flixster Reviews (7,078)
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October 10, 2009very charming! rupert grint comin into his own. Julie Walters was GREAT!
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July 20, 2009So I rented this for my daughter who's a HUGE Harry Potter fan. We sat down on a sunday evening and I was prepared to suffer all the way through. but to my surprise this wasn't anywhere close to what I expected. really took me by surprise, Here's this odd friendship that helps ea...( read more)
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February 14, 2009I watched this because I wanted to see if Rupert Grint could be more than Ron Weasley and also because I have a soft spot for Laura Linney even though her roles are never outstanding.
The film was definitely different to anything I had ever seen before. Entertaining yet not real...( read more) -
June 12, 2008Because I would very much like to see Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and Daniel Radcliffe succeed in their acting work beyond the wonderful Harry Potter movies, I wanted very badly to see this. But because Laura Linney is a part of the project, I didn't exactly fire this one up my n...( read more)
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April 22, 2008Driving Lessons is a lovely film from over the pond in the UK.
Julie Walters, Laura Linney, and Rupert Grint all shine in this film. This film centers on a young man (Grint) whom is coming of age and working towards his drivers license. His controlling mother (Linney) can not...( read more) -
October 27, 2009a really sweet movie. the actors all did well to portray such difficult and truly bizarre characters. rupert grint did well by his awkard character and julie walters was great as ever! perfect to watch for anyone who likes nice, slightly funny and thoroughly quirky British movies
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October 26, 2009The only reason why I gave it two stars is because of my love and infatuation or Rupert. I really wanted to like this film/drama but I just thought the pace was excruciatingly slow and it never really made much of an impact. Love Julie Walters in everything she does and she was b...( read more)
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October 14, 2009A cute coming of age movie. It is interesting to see fanatical religious people in other countries besides the US...
Critic Reviews
November 10, 2006
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
October 27, 2006
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Driving Lessons doesn't represent a zenith in the subgenre, and it trades on some feeble character ploys, but it's a kick to watch Julie Walters do a barmy-charmer bit on Rupert Grint. full review
October 13, 2006
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
This coming-of-age movie, unlike Evie's sleek old Citroen wagon, is a clumsy contraption, but it's nice to see Rupert Grint coming out from under that colorful thatch, and coming, not a moment too soo... full review
October 13, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The mild British wackiness is more droll than funny, but the movie is a pleasant cup of tea. full review
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August 9, 2008I got this film on DVD (and I live on Puerto Rico).
It was amazing. Rupert was so funny (as always). The one I could give the credit is to Mrs. Julie. She is the expert on acting here, she diserves all! She was oustanding! But yes, it was a hilarious movie! LOVED IT! -
May 9, 2008Mobiles cant give me cancer!!! I just got mine! It had some very funny moments, i liked it.
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September 10, 2007WOW! It wasn't that good until about 20 minutes into the film... but you needed the background info.
Well.. almost as soon as it came out I sent for it to be mailed from England.. and I just love it.
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August 5, 2007Rupert Grint is so SEXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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July 16, 2007i want to see it really bad! ia lso want to see december boys, staring daniel radcliffe. the actors/actresses of HP have been brought out great ppl! does anyone know if this movie will come out in the US? particualry South Dakota?
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July 13, 2007I would love to see this movie. I would like to see how Rupert does outside of the "Harry Potter" series. I know for a fact that he is a good actor.
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July 8, 2007ahh I really want to see this cuz I want to see Rupert in movies other than HP.Because I think he's quite a brilliant actor.I cant find it at my movie store though!
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July 4, 2007I don't know when it comes out in Canada but I want it!!! I've seen it and it's really good! I loved it!!! I was wondering when it comes to Canada too. Sorry to not know though!
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