The American action drama film 'Drive,' directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling, was released in the United States and internationally, gaining critical acclaim and cult status.
Ryan Gosling was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his role in 'Drive' at the Golden Globe Awards.
'Drive' was screened at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, where director Nicolas Winding Refn won the Best Director Award.
The Driver begins working as a Hollywood stunt driver and a getaway driver for criminals.
Driver meets his neighbor Irene and forms a connection with her and her son, Benicio.
Driver and Irene grow closer, and he starts developing feelings for her.
Driver aids Standard Gabriel in a heist to pay off his debt but the robbery goes wrong leading to Standard's death.
After Standard's death, Driver takes responsibility to protect Irene and her son Benicio.
Driver agrees to help the dangerous criminal Bernie Rose to earn money to protect Irene and Benicio.
Driver confronts Bernie Rose and Nino, leading to a violent showdown.
Driver, wounded but alive, leaves Irene and Benicio behind to protect them from his dangerous life.