Driveways (2020)
91%RT Audience Score: 83%
Awards & Nominations: 3 wins & 21 nominations
Understated yet powerful, Driveways is a character study anchored in fundamental decency — and a poignant farewell to Brian Dennehy.
Driveways is like a warm hug from your grandma, comforting and heartwarming. The late Brian Dennehy delivers a standout performance, but the entire cast shines in this indie gem. It’s a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big impact, and that home is where the heart is. Plus, the film’s sense of place is so vivid, you’ll feel like you’re right there in the neighborhood. Don’t miss this one!
Production Company(ies)
Amigo Media,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2020
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): May 8, 2020
Genre(s)
Drama
Keyword(s)
starring Brian Dennehy, Hong Chau, Lucas Jaye, Laurent Rejto, Stan Carp, Jerry Adler, directed by Andrew Ahn, written by Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, drama, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Nick Schager, Roxana Hadadi, Richard Brody, David Fear, Scott Marks, Christy Lemire, Cory Woodroof, Jason Adams, Steven Warner, Bianca Garner, Richard Propes, produced by x, MPAA rating, character study, fundamental decency, poignant farewell, late Brian Dennehy, loneliness, mother-son relationship, cleaning out a house, kindness, connection, isolation, reaching out, independent filmmaking, sense of place, youth, memory, friendship, noteworthy performances
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Budget and Earnings Details
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Lucas Jaye – Cody
Brian Dennehy – Del
Laurent Rejto – Cashier
Stan Carp – Lester
Jerry Adler – Rodger
Director(s)
Andrew Ahn
Writer(s)
Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Berlin, Tribeca, Cannes
Awards & Nominations
3 wins & 21 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (79) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (78) | Rotten (1)
Driveways isn’t simply one of the late Brian Dennehy’s final performances-it’s also one of his finest.
January 27, 2021
Nick Schager
Esquire Magazine
TOP CRITIC
What resonates is the movie’s understanding of how we come and go through life, of how a house becomes a home, of how even the smallest acts of kindness can open doors that never quite close.
June 5, 2020
Roxana Hadadi
Pajiba
TOP CRITIC
The three lead actors carry the movie and do the heavy dramatic lifting gracefully; their sheer presence reaches far beyond the confines of the story.
May 26, 2020
Richard Brody
New Yorker
TOP CRITIC
“For a movie about isolation and the risk of reaching out, it’s a generous example of how nourishing a sense of connection really is.”
May 20, 2020 | Rating: 4/5
David Fear
Rolling Stone
TOP CRITIC
This is one of those quiet gems where we get dropped into the lives of a handful of characters at what turns out to be a crucial turning point in all their lives.
May 14, 2020 | Rating: 3/5
Scott Marks
San Diego Reader
TOP CRITIC
This is such a lovely, delicate, and quietly moving film.
May 12, 2020
Christy Lemire
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
This is independent filmmaking at its finest.
March 11, 2022
Cory Woodroof
Williamson Home Page
Its sense of place, both precise and impressionistic, lives in the sweet spot of youth, of memory, of things we haven’t half-thought about in ages
January 10, 2022
Jason Adams
My New Plaid Pants
Like the light dew that kisses the lawns and homes of its protagonists in the early morning light, [Driveways] will dissipate from your memory in a matter of minutes.
June 5, 2021
Steven Warner
In Review Online
A heart-warming and much-needed story that shows the power of friendship and features some very strong and noteworthy performances.
May 5, 2021 | Rating: 8/10
Bianca Garner
Next Best Picture
I loved every moment of Driveways, a bit of a rarity these days.
April 6, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/4.0
Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
A great little film. [Full review in Spanish]
March 25, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
José Martín
El antepenúltimo mohicano…
Plot
Driveways follows a lonely boy who helps his mother clean out his late aunt’s house, leading to unexpected connections and moments of kindness.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Driveways features one of the late Brian Dennehy’s finest performances.
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