A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Michael A. Nickles
- Paolo
- (as M.A. Nickles)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNeither Corey Feldman nor Corey Haim had a driver's license when filming started.
- GoofsEarlier in the evening, Les's sister takes their mom's Audi. Later on that same evening, after Les takes the Caddy and it rolls over the front lawn, you can see the Audi is still in the driveway.
- Alternate versionsTo receive a PG certificate, 7 seconds were cut from the original UK video version with the removal of the line "You mustn't fuck with the Department of Motor Vehicles." The line was reinstated for the 2012 UK DVD, which is rated 12.
- SoundtracksDrive My Car
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Produced By Stephen Bray and Michael Verdick
Performed by The Breakfast Club
Courtesy of MCA Records
Featured review
License To Drive was one of those 80's flicks that I had always wanted to see, and yet, never could find a copy. Till now! It was playing on TV recently and I have not only watched it, but am waiting to see if I am fortunate to find the DVD so I can buy it.
Quite simply, if you are a fan of the 80's and/or love your nostalgia then this film is for you! Typical 80's groove, lingo, starring leads (introducing a young and very attractive Heather Graham in her screen debut as the delicious Mercedes Lane) and, something that definitely deserves a mention is the soundtrack! Great tunes that suit the mood perfectly. Billy Ocean's "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" was a highlight and with the title "License to Drive" was the ultimate song. There are others by Belinda Carlise and the Breakfast Club that will have you not only reminiscing, but toe tapping and humming as well.
Also, look out for James Avery as Les' DMV Instructor. What a champion! Anyway everyone, Get Outta Your Seats... Get it into your DVD player...
Have fun, Cheers!
Quite simply, if you are a fan of the 80's and/or love your nostalgia then this film is for you! Typical 80's groove, lingo, starring leads (introducing a young and very attractive Heather Graham in her screen debut as the delicious Mercedes Lane) and, something that definitely deserves a mention is the soundtrack! Great tunes that suit the mood perfectly. Billy Ocean's "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" was a highlight and with the title "License to Drive" was the ultimate song. There are others by Belinda Carlise and the Breakfast Club that will have you not only reminiscing, but toe tapping and humming as well.
Also, look out for James Avery as Les' DMV Instructor. What a champion! Anyway everyone, Get Outta Your Seats... Get it into your DVD player...
Have fun, Cheers!
- indescreetman
- Nov 7, 2006
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- To Live and Drive in L.A.
- Filming locations
- Johnie's Broiler - 7447 Firestone Blvd., Downey, California, USA(Archies Atomic)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $8,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $22,433,275
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,850,934
- Jul 10, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $22,433,275
- Runtime1 hour 28 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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