The Driftless Area(2015)
Destiny can lead to dangerous places.
The Driftless Area Synopsis
Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pierre is unknowingly pulled into a cat-and-mouse game that involves a duffel bag full of cash, a haphazard yet determined criminal, and a mystery that will determine all of their fates. A contemporary fable about the ways we struggle to control time and fate in a possibly predetermined universe.
The Driftless Area (2015) is a crime, drama and mystery film directed by Zachary Sluser, released on April 18, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin and Alia Shawkat. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Zachary Sluser
- Writers:
- Tom Drury, Zachary Sluser
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel Voldheim
- Production:
- Bron Studios, Unified Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Driftless Area (2015) Trailer
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The Driftless Area Cast & Crew
Main cast
Zooey Deschanel
as Stella
Aubrey Plaza
as Jean
Anton Yelchin
as Pierre
Alia Shawkat
as Carrie
Ciarán Hinds
as Ned
John Hawkes
as Shane
Frank Langella
as Tim Geer
Benjamin Rogers
as Keith
Primo Allon
as Lyle
Gary Hetherington
as Reverend John Morris
- Lucia Frangione
Lucia Frangione
as Luanne
Elika Portnoy
as The Tragic Woman
Key crew
Directed by Zachary Sluser, written by Tom Drury and Zachary Sluser.
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The Driftless Area Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 77 ratings.
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The Driftless Area – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Driftless Area online?
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The Driftless Area (2015) 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 The Driftless Area?
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The main cast of The Driftless Area (2015) includes Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat and Ciarán Hinds. The film was directed by Zachary Sluser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Driftless Area released?
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The Driftless Area was released on April 18, 2015 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Driftless Area worth watching?
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The Driftless Area (2015) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Driftless Area?
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