License to Drive 1988

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Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can't get any worse after he flunks his driver's exam, but he's wrong. Even though he didn't receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family's prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.

Corey Haim

as Les Anderson

Corey Feldman

as Dean

Carol Kane

as Mrs. Anderson

Richard Masur

as Mr. Anderson

Heather Graham

as Mercedes Lane

Michael Manasseri

as Charles

Harvey Miller

as The Professor

Michael A. Nickles

as Paolo (as M.A. Nickles)

Nina Siemaszko

as Natalie Anderson

Grant Goodeve

as Natalie's DMV Examiner

Director:

Greg Beeman

Writer:

Neil Tolkin

Genres:

Comedy,Family,Romance

Release Date:

1988 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

90 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

License to Drive

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Corey Haim

as Les Anderson

Corey Feldman

as Dean

Carol Kane

as Mrs. Anderson

Richard Masur

as Mr. Anderson

Heather Graham

as Mercedes Lane

Michael Manasseri

as Charles

Harvey Miller

as The Professor

Michael A. Nickles

as Paolo (as M.A. Nickles)

Nina Siemaszko

as Natalie Anderson

Grant Goodeve

as Natalie's DMV Examiner

James Avery

as Les' DMV examiner

Grant Heslov

as Karl

Michael Ensign

as School Teacher/Bus Driver

Helen Hanft

as Miss Hellberg

Jill Jaress

as Dean's Mom

Kimberly Hope

as Dean's Sister

Parley Baer

as Grandpa Anderson

Bernie Pock

as Dropout #1 (as Bernie Polk)

Jon Conrad Pochron

as Dropout #2 (as Jon Pochron)

Daniel W. Barringer

as Dropout #3

Christina Cocek

as Anchorwoman

Jerry Tullos

as DMV Clerk

Kelly Ames

as Very Cute Girl

R.A. Mihailoff

as Tow Truck Driver

Al Pugliese

as Huge Cop

Carlos Lacámara

as Second Cop

Eric Rosse

as Club Doorman

Mary Ruth Koogler

as Charles' Mom (as Mary Ruth Breschard)

Nancy Kusley

as Pizza Parlor Waitress (as Nanci Kusley)

Heidi Jardine

as Roller Skating Waitress

Ira S. Rosenstein

as Protest Leader (as Ira Rosenstein)

Fred Inman

as Police Officer at Protest Rally (as Fred H. Inman)

Sandy Berumen

as Girl at DMV

Chanin Brooks

as Girl at DMV Test

Jon Grissom

as Valet (as C. Jon Grisson)

Jon H. Epstein

as Waiter

Lila Finn

as Old Blind Lady

Jack Tice

as Priest

Scotty Atkins

as Jimmy (uncredited)

Brian Beltran

as Bartender (uncredited)

Jules Dean

as Student (uncredited)

Bettina M. Johnson

as Cute Girl (uncredited)

Henry Alan Miller

as Drunk Driver (uncredited)

Paul Savage

as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Charlie Spradling

as Veronique (uncredited)

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