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Drive-Away Dolls

Drive-Away Dolls is a 2024 American crime comedy road film directed by Ethan Coen from a screenplay co-written with Tricia Cooke.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Drive-Away Dolls is a 2024 American crime comedy road film directed by Ethan Coen from a screenplay co-written with Tricia Cooke. Set in 1999, the film follows two lesbian best friends on a road trip who become entangled in a criminal scheme. It was released in the United States by Focus Features on February 23, 2024.

Premise

The film follows Jamie and Marian, two friends who take an impulsive road trip to Tallahassee after a breakup. Along the way, they become involved with a group of inept criminals and a briefcase tied to a larger scheme.

Production

Drive-Away Dolls was directed by Ethan Coen and written with Tricia Cooke. Coen and Cooke also produced the film alongside Robert Graf, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner.

Cast

The principal cast includes Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon. The film focuses on the relationship between its two lead characters.

Release and reception

The film premiered theatrically in Australia on February 22, 2024, and in the United States the following day. It received mixed reviews from critics and had a modest box-office performance.

Key facts

  • Drive-Away Dolls is Ethan Coen's first solo feature film without his brother Joel Coen.
  • The film was co-written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, who also served as editor.
  • Its story is set in 1999 and centres on two women whose road trip to Florida goes awry.
  • The film stars Margaret Qualley as Jamie and Geraldine Viswanathan as Marian.
  • It was released theatrically in the United States by Focus Features on February 23, 2024.
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Canadian context

The film had international distribution and was reviewed in Canadian entertainment coverage, but the available sources do not indicate any specific Canada-only production or storyline connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is Drive-Away Dolls?
It is a 2024 American crime comedy road film directed by Ethan Coen and co-written with Tricia Cooke.
Who stars in Drive-Away Dolls?
The film stars Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, with supporting roles for Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp, and Matt Damon.
What is Drive-Away Dolls about?
It follows two lesbian friends on a road trip to Florida who become caught up in a criminal plot involving a briefcase.
When was Drive-Away Dolls released?
It was released in Australia on February 22, 2024, and in the United States on February 23, 2024.
Is Drive-Away Dolls Ethan Coen's first solo film?
Yes. It is his first feature film directed without his brother Joel Coen.

References

  1. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19356262/
    Supports: Director, title, and basic film identification.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drive-Away_Dolls
    Supports: Plot summary, cast, release dates, production credits, and note that it is Ethan Coen's first solo feature.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/drive_away_dolls
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer, runtime, rating, genre, and release date.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/drive-away-dolls/umc.cmc.1wa9oj2ptwqh4sw4jsyhj1gwj
    Supports: Synopsis, director, and runtime.
  5. The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/drive-away-dolls-review-ethan-coen-margaret-qualley-1235816589/
    Supports: Cast list, release date, and plot details involving the briefcase.