The stylish, neon-soaked thriller about a stunt driver moonlighting as a getaway wheelman is a mood-piece of nocturnal Los Angeles – gliding through the city’s downtown, freeways and the concrete channel of the LA River.
Where was Drive filmed?
Drive was filmed across Los Angeles – Downtown, the LA River, and the San Fernando Valley.
Every Drive location, explained
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Nocturnal Los Angeles
The Driver’s world glides through the night-time streets of Los Angeles.
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The LA River
Chase scenes used the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River and its viaducts.
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The Valley – the pizzeria
Nino’s pizzeria used Granada Hills in the San Fernando Valley.
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Downtown and the coast
The film used Downtown LA and the Pacific Coast Highway.
Planning a visit
Nocturnal Los Angeles – its downtown and the LA River – is the film’s real, accessible, neon-lit setting.
Drive Fun Facts
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A nocturnal LA The film glides through the night-time streets of Los Angeles.
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The LA River Chase scenes used the concrete channel of the Los Angeles River.
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A scorpion jacket The Driver’s satin jacket became an iconic image.
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A synth soundtrack The film’s retro electronic score became hugely influential.
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Refn's breakout It won Nicolas Winding Refn the Best Director prize at Cannes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Drive filmed?
Across Los Angeles – Downtown, the LA River, and the San Fernando Valley.
Is it set in Los Angeles?
Yes – in the nocturnal city.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Downtown LA and the LA River are accessible.
Who directed Drive?
Nicolas Winding Refn.
Who stars in Drive?
Ryan Gosling.
