License to Drive(1988)
Some guys get all the brakes!
License to Drive Synopsis
Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can't get any worse after he flunks his driver's exam, but he's wrong. Even though he didn't receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family's prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.
License to Drive (1988) is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Greg Beeman, released on July 6, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane and Richard Masur. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 428 ratings.
- Director:
- Greg Beeman
- Writers:
- Neil Tolkin
- Producers:
- John Davis, Andrew Licht, Jeffrey A. Mueller
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Surtees
- Composer:
- Jay Ferguson
- Production:
- Davis Entertainment, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Status:
- Released
License to Drive (1988) Trailer
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License to Drive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Corey Haim
as Les Anderson
Corey Feldman
as Dean
Carol Kane
as Mrs. Anderson
Richard Masur
as Mr. Anderson
Heather Graham
as Mercedes Lane
Michael Manasseri
as Charles
- Harvey Miller
Harvey Miller
as The Professor
Michael A. Nickles
as Paolo (as M.A. Nickles)
Nina Siemaszko
as Natalie Anderson
Grant Goodeve
as Natalie's DMV Examiner
James Avery
as Les' DMV examiner
Grant Heslov
as Karl
Key crew
Directed by Greg Beeman, written by Neil Tolkin, produced by John Davis, Andrew Licht and Jeffrey A. Mueller.
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License to Drive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 428 ratings.
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License to Drive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch License to Drive online?
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License to Drive (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in License to Drive?
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The main cast of License to Drive (1988) includes Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, Carol Kane, Richard Masur and Heather Graham. The film was directed by Greg Beeman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was License to Drive released?
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License to Drive was released on July 6, 1988 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is License to Drive worth watching?
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License to Drive (1988) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 428 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for License to Drive?
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