The Driver

Right now you can watch The Driver in Australia on Rialto Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 517 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Ryan O'Neal work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Rialto Amazon Channel.

The Driver arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The Driver treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. Ryan O'Neal and Bruce Dern lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 1978. The Driver is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, The Driver will keep you hooked. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Ryan O'Neal anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.