Baby Driver
Baby Driver

Baby Driver

2017Movie113 minEnglish

After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.

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IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic80
Google Users87%
Director: Edgar WrightGenres: Action, Crime, Drama, Music, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young, talented getaway driver known as Baby is eager to leave his life of crime behind and has a passion for music that fuels his every move. He finds himself indebted to a crime boss and is forced to participate in a heist that's destined to go wrong. As he attempts to orchestrate one last job to clear his name, he must use his exceptional driving skills and musical timing to survive.

Critical Reception

Baby Driver was met with widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its stylish direction, unique blend of music and action, and thrilling car chases. The performances, especially from Ansel Elgort, were also highlighted as strong points. Audiences largely agreed, appreciating its originality and high-octane entertainment value.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its kinetic energy and innovative integration of music and action.
  • Lauded for Edgar Wright's distinctive directorial style and creative editing.
  • Commended for its charismatic lead performance and stylish, fun execution.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed Baby Driver, frequently citing the incredible soundtrack and the thrilling, impeccably choreographed car chases as highlights. Many found the film to be a refreshing and original cinematic experience, with its blend of music, action, and romance being a major draw. Some minor criticisms involved plot predictability, but the overall sentiment was highly positive.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film Editing and Best Sound Editing at the 90th Academy Awards. Won Best Original Music Score at the 2018 Ivor Novello Awards. Received multiple nominations and wins from various critics' circles and guilds for its music and editing.

Fun Fact

The sound of Baby's tinnitus is represented by a constant high-pitched ringing sound in the film, which Edgar Wright stated was intended to reflect the character's internal world and connection to his music.

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tmdb28039023

tmdb28039023

There is an episode of Tales from the Crypt wherein the protagonist’s conscience sounds just like – and is played by – Sam Kinison. OH! OH! AAAUGH! This is only slightly worse than tinnitus but still slightly better than Baby Driver, the st...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Overall : Everything about Baby Driver is fresh, fun, and unique. Don't let this one get away!** Baby Driver stands out as a brilliant, unique, and fun piece of cinema art with its outstanding writing, perfect cast, exceptional stunt w...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

Baby Driver stands out as a brilliant, unique, and fun piece of cinema art with its outstanding writing, perfect cast, exceptional stunt work, bold colors, and so much more. This movie gets everything right. However, this film's most impres...
katch22

katch22

Lots of slick driving and action, but slim on plot, and very unrealistic ending. No explanation of HOW he becomes an expert driver.
John Chard

John Chard

The moment you catch feelings is the moment you catch a bullet. Baby Driver is written and directed by Edgar Wright. It stars Ansel Elgort, Jon Bernthal, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, Flea, Lily James and Eiza González. Music is b...
David

David

Baby (Elgort) is a quiet, unassuming young man, who looks after his ailing foster parent, listens to music both out of his love for it, and a need to block out the tinnitus ringing in his ears that he was afflicted with due to a tragic acci...
highhorse

highhorse

Extremely stylish, anime inspired superb action film. Edgar Wright knows what he's doing.
Reno

Reno

**Don't mess with this Baby!** One of the stylish film of the year. There's nothing special about the story, but the way it was made looks intriguing. The individual characters, music, stunts, obviously car chases. Not the best role Anse...
Gimly

Gimly

Let it never be said that "Overrated" equates to "Bad". _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._
dgood826

dgood826

This was the most fun I’ve had watching a movie in a long time. It has everything I’m looking for in a summer blockbuster: nonstop action, amazing soundtrack (best soundtrack of the year), and hilariously funny. Oh and it’s an Edgar Wright ...