License to Drive

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Robert P @Superbad Oct 3, 2026 This is a *3* star Movie! See more Jeremiah C @jwormizzle2005 Jun 28, 2026 What a good movie. That’s all it is however. Don’t get me wrong, I rewatch this movie every blue moon, but it just lives up to the 80s style of life we all feel gets stereotyped too much. See more Dhirshan G @RT64135870 May 18, 2026 There is a saying: "No one will ever understand the bond between a 10-year-old and their favorite VHS movie." This movie was that for me! Born in 1983, I am now 43 and it is still my ultimate feel-good movie. Who cares what dumb critics say - the movie was what it was meant to be! It didn't intend to be Schindler's List for goodness sake. A cute, funny, teeny movie is what we expected and what we got! The death of Corey adds an emotional aspect watching it now. I will still be watching it and feeling nostalgic when I am 83! See more Adam N @RT93209334 Dec 19, 2025 While the plot choice is somewhat odd, the film has several memorable moments and enjoyable characters. The only real problem "License to Drive" has is its extremely idealized ending. There's nothing wrong with a movie about inexperienced goofy teenagers getting into wacky hi-jinks, but having the main character essentially get off scot free without any consequences really lowers the impact of the film as a whole. See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 12, 2025 What the **** were you all thinking? Remember, kids, have a license before driving!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $21,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more MR M @RT31021951 Jan 26, 2025 License to Drive (1988) Strap yourself in and get ready for a drive! Director: Greg Beeman Cast: Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Heather Graham, Carol Kane, Richard Masur, Michael Manasseri, Nina Siemaszko and James Avery. Plot: Les decides to hit the town with the girl of his dreams taking his grandad caddy on journey despite failing his driving test. "A innocent girl, an harmless drive, what could possibly go wrong" License To Drive is one of the hidden gems of the 1980s. When people mention 1980s films you trend to hear, Back To The Future, The Terminator, The Goonies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and many more classics, However I never hear anyone mention License To Drive and I always wonder why! This film is 80s cheese at its best with a script that would only work in the 80s, trust me there are lines and jokes which would never past in today day an age, Which for myself makes License To drive even better. Yes I will admit the film has not aged well and was definitely a product of its time but if you want to escape and live in the 1980s then License To Drive is a much watch. I have to say the plot is simple but effective with its 90 minute runtime License To Drive get straight to the point and stays focus in its lane! With some random moments just for laughs which can move the story alone, however some moments landed and other did miss the mark with some cringed jokes which weren't very funny. Perhaps the best thing about License To Drive is its amazing cast with Corey Haim (RIP) really stealing the show here. With Haim performance as Les he crates a very relatable and typical teenager to life, with his line delivery giving a certain way of talking to each of the different characters for example he speaks different to his parents then what he does to his friends which make Les a very relatable character. Haim is known for lots of different roles, best known as Sam in The Lost Boys but here I believe he gives a career best performance. I have to shout out Corey Feldman as well, with his great chemistry with Haim. The Scenes with the two of them really carried the film and I wish we had more time with the two of them as Feldman only really gets time to shine in the second and third acts. Never the less these two did work well together. One last thing I will mention is this films soundtrack with many catchy songs and one in particular you might of heard of even if you haven't seen License To Drive. After all being said License To Drive to a damn good time, with it's amazing cast, good soundtrack and run simple but effective story which will having you smiling at times with only it's 90 minute runtime. License To Drive might not be for everyone but it certainly works for me. I'd say give it a chance you can rent it on YouTube or Amazon. Rating: 7.1/10. Visit my Instagram MR MOVIE NERD for more reviews. See more Read all reviews

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