License to Drive (1988)

Director:

Greg Beeman

Writer (WGA):

Neil Tolkin (written by)

Release Date:

6 July 1988 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Some guys get all the brakes!

Plot:

A teen decides to go for a night on the town with his friends despite flunking his driver's test.

Plot Keywords:

Teen | Driving Test | Automobile | Breaking The Fourth Wall | Underage Drinking

Awards:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Corey Haim	...	Les Anderson
Corey Feldman	...	Dean
Carol Kane	...	Mrs. Anderson
Richard Masur	...	Mr. Anderson
Heather Graham	...	Mercedes Lane
Michael Manasseri	...	Charles
Harvey Miller	...	The Professor
Michael A. Nickles	...	Paolo
Nina Siemaszko	...	Natalie Anderson
Grant Goodeve	...	Natalie's DMV Examiner
James Avery	...	Les' DMV Examiner
Grant Heslov	...	Karl
Michael Ensign	...	School Teacher / Bus Driver
Helen Hanft	...	Miss Hellberg
Christopher Burton	...	Rudy

Also Known As:

To Live and Drive in L.A. (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:L | Finland:K-10 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Davis Entertainment

Trivia:

Michael Manasseri's first movie.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: There is a crew member reflected in Les' back window at the drive-in restaurant.

Quotes:

Les: No thanks Dad, I already have a Mercedes.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Little Monsters (1989)

Soundtrack:

STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT

Get out of my Dreams, Get Into My Car! Oh yeah! 80's bliss...

License To Drive was one of those 80's flicks that I had always wanted to see, and yet, never could find a copy. Till now! It was playing on TV recently and I have not only watched it, but am waiting to see if I am fortunate to find the DVD so I can buy it.

Quite simply, if you are a fan of the 80's and/or love your nostalgia then this film is for you! Typical 80's groove, lingo, starring leads (introducing a young and very attractive Heather Graham in her screen debut as the delicious Mercedes Lane) and, something that definitely deserves a mention is the soundtrack! Great tunes that suit the mood perfectly. Billy Ocean's "Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car" was a highlight and with the title "License to Drive" was the ultimate song. There are others by Belinda Carlise and the Breakfast Club that will have you not only reminiscing, but toe tapping and humming as well.

Also, look out for James Avery as Les' DMV Instructor. What a champion! Anyway everyone, Get Outta Your Seats... Get it into your DVD player...

Have fun, Cheers!