Since we’re in the lull between summer blockbuster season and the new films of fall 2024 (many of which are aiming for Oscar glory), now is the perfect time to catch up on some films from earlier in the year that you may have missed. There’s one particular title that’s now available to perhaps its largest audience yet: Drive-Away Dollsthe first solo appearance of Ethan Coen, one half of the Coen brothers.
From August 22 Drive-Away Dolls is streaming on Prime Video in the US (you can rent it on Prime Video in the UK). Drive-Away Dolls has already streamed on Peacock, but with Prime Video’s large subscriber base, many more people are likely to see the film in their queues. If you’re a fan of the Coens or just edgy comedies in general, then Drive-Away Dolls is one you should check out.
The film was directed by Ethan Coen and the screenplay was written by him and his wife Tricia Cooke. Drive-Away Dolls follows two women looking for a change in their lives: Jamie (Margaret Qualley) has just broken up with her girlfriend and Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) needs to learn to relax. They decide to move to Florida and rent a drive-away car to deliver to a specific location for a third party. However, they quickly discover that the car is transporting nefarious goods, which puts them in the crosshairs of dangerous criminals. Also starring: Colman Domingo, Beanie Feldstein, Joey Slotnick, CJ Wilson, Bill Camp, Pedro Pascal and Matt Damon.
In our Drive-Away Dolls Review: We gave the film 3.5 stars, saying that it has many of the hallmarks of classic Coen brothers wit and eccentricity, with plenty of jokes that will make you laugh out loud. It’s definitely one of the funniest films I’ve seen this year; however, it is a bit crude, so be warned if that’s not your thing.
Nevertheless, Qualley, Viswanathan and Slotnick deliver outstanding performances, while Ethan Coen proves that even when they are not working together (Joel Coen has also done solo projects, such as The Tragedy of Macbeth), the Coen family also have a lot to offer moviegoers as individuals.
US Prime Video subscribers can stream Drive-Away Dolls now on any device that can access the platform. If you’re not a Prime Video subscriber, you can get access by signing up for Amazon Prime or a standalone Prime Video subscription. More options for US viewers to watch Drive-Away Dolls These include streaming on Peacock (again, you must have a subscription) or renting the film through digital on-demand platforms.
Watch the Drive-Away Dolls Trailer here to get a taste of the film:
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