Watching Drive-Away Dolls: Cast, Plot Overview, Critical Acclaim, and Everything Else about Ethan Coen's Film
Going Solo: Ethan Coen's Wild Ride in 'Drive-Away Dolls'
Ethan Coen, half of the infamous Coen Brothers duo, ventured out on his own with his 2024 comedy caper, Drive-Away Dolls. Starring an all-star cast, this rollicking road trip film marks Ethan's first solo directorial venture, while his brother Joel tackled The Tragedy of MacBeth (2021).
After a brief break from movies in the late 2010s and early 2020s, Ethan's return to the big screen is thrilling for fans of the heralded filmmaker. It's unclear whether this means another collaborative Coen Brothers project is on the horizon, but we're more than happy with original work from both brothers.
Let's dive into everything we know about Drive-Away Dolls.
Watch Drive-Away Dolls
Catch Drive-Away Dolls in select movie theaters or rent it via digital on-demand in the US.
Drive-Away Dolls: A Synopsis
Here's a glimpse into Drive-Away Dolls' playful plot from Focus Features:
"Two uninhibited souls, Jamie and Marian, set off on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee. Their quest for a new beginning takes a wild turn when they cross paths with an inept group of criminals on the loose."
Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke co-penned the script. Tricia has previously collaborated with Ethan as an editor on movies like O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Man Who Wasn't There, and Solitary Man.
Casting Call
Drive-Away Dolls boasts a captivating roster of actors:
- Margaret Qualley (TV's Maid, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood) as the spirited Jamie
- Geraldine Viswanathan (Miracle Workers, Blockers) as the demure Marian
- Beanie Feldstein (Booksmart, Lady Bird) as the quirky Sukie, a cop who assists Jamie and Marian
- Pedro Pascal (HBO’s The Last of Us, The Mandalorian) as the charming Santos
- Colman Domingo (TV's Fear the Walking Dead, Candyman) as a relentless criminal pursuing the duo
- Bill Camp (TV's Boston Strangler, The Queen's Gambit) as the eccentric Curlie
- Matt Damon (AIR, The Martian) in an unspecified role
Reviews and Ratings
WTW's exclusive Drive-Away Dolls review offers insight into our thoughts on Ethan's thrilling solo outing. As of now, the film boasts a "Fresh" rating of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Charismatic Coen Catalogue
Though Ethan's official directorial credits began with The Ladykillers in 2004, his collaborative career with Joel Coen spans over three decades and includes classics like Blood Simple, Fargo, and No Country for Old Men.
Want to explore more of Ethan's impressive filmography? Check out his full list of directorial endeavors below:
- Blood Simple (1984)
- Raising Arizona (1987)
- Miller's Crossing (1990)
- Barton Fink (1991)
- The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
- Fargo (1996)
- The Big Lebowski (1998)
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)
- Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
- The Ladykillers (2004)
- Paris, je t'aime (2006)
- No Country for Old Men (2007)
- Burn After Reading (2008)
- A Serious Man (2009)
- True Grit (2010)
- Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
- Hail, Caesar! (2016)
- The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018)
- Ethan Coen's 2024 comedy caper, Drive-Away Dolls, will be available in select movie theaters and for digital on-demand rentals in the US.
- Catch a glimpse of the playful plot in Drive-Away Dolls, featuring characters Jamie and Marian embarking on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee.
- The film's all-star cast includes Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon.
- Drive-Away Dolls has received a "Fresh" rating of 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, with WTW's exclusive review offering insight into the film's thrilling aspects.
- Before Drive-Away Dolls, Ethan Coen's directorial credits date back to The Ladykillers in 2004, but his collaboration with Joel Coen covers over three decades and includes classics like Fargo and No Country for Old Men.
- If you're interested in exploring Ethan's impressive filmography, check out his full list of directorial endeavors on Movies-and-TV or dive into series like Apple TV Plus's entertainment offerings for more entertainment.
