15 of the Best Drivers In Movie History

Movie characters are experts in any field they’re portrayed in, usually thanks to the efforts of the actor playing them. A lot of people are involved in creating such a character, but when it comes to expert drivers, the effort is even more noticeable; it’s not just the literal driver behind the wheel, but also the editing and performance that makes you believe it.

Whether due to such performances or a well put-together movie, there are certain characters that just feel like the expert drivers they represent. We’ve gathered the ones that sell it the best, often due to their movie being all about how much they rule behind the wheel.

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Dominic Toretto, The Fast and the Furious

Portrayed by Vin Diesel, Dom is the patriarch of the Fast family. Street racing or saving the world, he lives his life a quarter mile at a time, usually behind the wheel of his signature Dodge Charger.

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The Driver, Drive

Ryan Gosling’s nameless character from the 2011 film is a man of very few words. He works as a Hollywood stuntman by day and a surgically precise getaway driver by night, making him the coolest criminal chauffeur around.

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Frank Martin, The Transporter

Jason Statham plays the ‘transporter’ with a strict set of rules, though he always seems to break them. First appearing in 2002, he’s a highly skilled professional who can get any package anywhere, no questions asked.

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Max Rockatansky, Mad Max: Fury Road

In the 2015 masterpiece, Tom Hardy plays the road warrior in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world. A former cop haunted by his past, Max is a survivor who can drive and fight his way through anything the wasteland throws at him.

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Baby, Baby Driver

Ansel Elgort is Baby, a getaway driver who needs the perfect personal soundtrack to pull off his incredible moves. The 2017 film shows his driving is perfectly synchronized to his playlists, making every escape a musical masterpiece.

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Imperator Furiosa, Mad Max: Fury Road

Charlize Theron’s Furiosa channels a warrior when behind the wheel of the massive War Rig. In the 2015 film, she’s a one-armed force of nature fighting for the freedom of Immortan Joe’s captives.

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Han Lue, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

First introduced in the 2006 film, Han Lue (Sung Kang) is the effortlessly cool “Drift King” of Tokyo. With a calm demeanor and a constant supply of snacks, his smooth driving style is legendary.

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Lightning McQueen, Cars

Voiced by Owen Wilson, this rookie race car from the 2006 animated film is all about speed and fame. Stranded in Radiator Springs, he learns that there’s more to life than just winning the Piston Cup.

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Memphis Raines, Gone in 60 Seconds

Played by Nicolas Cage in the 2000 action film, Memphis is a legendary car thief forced out of retirement. His task: steal 50 specific cars in one night to save his brother from a dangerous criminal.

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Frank Bullitt, Bullitt

Steve McQueen defined cool in this 1968 classic. As a San Francisco detective, he takes part in one of cinema’s most iconic car chases, whipping a Ford Mustang GT through the city’s hilly streets with unmatched style.

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Herbie, The Love Bug

This little Volkswagen Beetle has a mind of his own. First appearing in 1968, Herbie is a sentient car with a mischievous personality and some serious racing skills, often winning against vehicles that are much more powerful.

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James Bond, Goldfinger

While Bond has driven many cars, the Aston Martin DB5 from 1964’s Goldfinger is the most famous. Piloted by Sean Connery, the gadget-filled car set the standard for every spy vehicle that followed.

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Kowalski, Vanishing Point

In this 1971 cult film, Barry Newman plays Kowalski, a driver delivering a Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco. He makes a bet he can do it in 15 hours, leading to an epic, high-speed police chase.

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Elwood Blues, The Blues Brothers

He’s on a “mission from God” and his ‘Bluesmobile’ is the key to it all. Portrayed by Dan Aykroyd in the 1980 classic, Elwood drives the decommissioned police car with chaotic skill, leaving a trail of destruction behind him.

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Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit

Burt Reynolds became a superstar playing Bo “Bandit” Darville in this 1977 hit. He’s a legendary trucker who accepts a bet to illegally transport a truckload of Coors beer, all while toying with the determined Sheriff Buford T. Justice.

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