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Driving Lessons

Driving Lessons

20066.11h 38m

Overview

A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.

Directed by Jeremy Brock
Written by Jeremy Brock
Produced by Julia Chasman
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Top Cast

Laura Linney

Laura Linney

Laura Marshall

Rupert Grint

Rupert Grint

Ben Marshall

Julie Walters

Julie Walters

Evie Walton

Michelle Duncan

Michelle Duncan

Bryony

Oliver Milburn

Oliver Milburn

Peter

Tamsin Egerton

Tamsin Egerton

Sarah

Nicholas Farrell

Nicholas Farrell

Robert

Jim Norton

Jim Norton

Mr. Fincham

Chandra Ruegg

Chandra Ruegg

Chandra

Rose Keegan

Rose Keegan

Emma Pagent

Themes & Keywords

authoritarian educationteacher

About Driving Lessons

Driving Lessons is a comedy, drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of authoritarian education, teacher. Directed by Jeremy Brock, it stars Laura Linney, Rupert Grint, Julie Walters. A shy teenage boy trying to escape the influence of his domineering mother, has his world changed when he begins to work for a retired actress.

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