Drive Hard (2014) Apr 2026

The film received largely negative reviews from critics and is frequently cited on "worst of" lists for its year:

The film (2014) is an action-comedy directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, featuring John Cusack and Thomas Jane . Plot Overview

Watch the official trailer to see John Cusack and Thomas Jane in action: Drive Hard Official Trailer #1 (2014) HD FilmIsNow Movies YouTube• Feb 17, 2014 Drive Hard (2014) - IMDb Drive Hard (2014)

Despite its star power, it was a relatively low-budget production (estimated around $1.2 million), which some viewers on Reddit felt was used reasonably well for its scale.

Reported an 8% approval rating based on 24 reviews, with an average rating of 3.5/10. The film received largely negative reviews from critics

While marketed as an action picture, it functions more as a low-budget action-comedy trying to capture a "buddy movie" vibe.

Scored a 29/100 , indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". While marketed as an action picture, it functions

Reviewers from Variety and The Hollywood Reporter described it as a "by-the-numbers" low-budget film with repetitive action and inane dialogue that "never gets out of neutral". Production Context