Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- propulsive
- glossy
- action movie night
- car enthusiast night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film formulaic and shallow, though some acknowledged its uncomplicated entertainment value and automotive appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Andrew and Garrett Foster specialize in stealing expensive cars and are compelled to target a Bugatti and a Ferrari.
The plot foregrounds a 1937 Bugatti and a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO as prized objects within a glossy car-centered thriller.
The protagonists are brothers whose shared profession and predicament drive the story.
Jacomo Morier forces the brothers to steal Max Klemp's prized Ferrari in exchange for their lives.
Films like Overdrive, and why
The Italian Job
luxury-car theft, criminal rivalries, brisk action, and glossy automotive spectacle
Gone in 60 Seconds
stylized car heists, ensemble teamwork, international crime settings, and fast-paced entertainment
The Fast and the Furious
brother-centered crime adventure, elaborate thefts, and accessible action-thriller plotting
Movie Details
- Director
- Antonio Negret
- Release Date
- 2017-06-16
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1025)
Cast
- Scott Eastwood
- Freddie Thorp
- Ana de Armas
- Gaia Weiss
- Clemens Schick
- Simon Abkarian
- Moussa Maaskri
- Frédéric Anscombre
- Magne-Håvard Brekke
- Abraham Belaga
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Essential
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Overdrive about?
- Two luxury-car-stealing brothers are forced into a dangerous double-cross between rival crime bosses on the French Riviera.
- What is Overdrive like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Overdrive as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Overdrive violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Overdrive as mild.
- What did critics think of Overdrive?
- Critics broadly found the film formulaic and shallow, though some acknowledged its uncomplicated entertainment value and automotive appeal.
- Which films are like Overdrive?
- Films with a similar feel include The Italian Job, Gone in 60 Seconds, and The Fast and the Furious.
- How long is Overdrive?
- Overdrive runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch Overdrive?
- In United States, Overdrive streams on Paramount Plus Essential.
