On this day July 6, 1988, License to Drive premiered in theaters and delivered a wild teen comedy led by Corey Haim and Corey Feldman at the peak of their popularity. Directed by Greg Meeman in his film directing debut, the movie followed Les Anderson, a high school student who fails his driving test but takes the car out anyway in an effort to impress a girl. That girl, played by Heather Graham in her film debut, sets off a chain of chaotic events during one unforgettable night.
The film combined fast cars, over the top moments, and teen rebellion into a formula that struck a chord with younger audiences. Alongside the Coreys, Carol Kane and Richard Masur played Les's frustrated parents, adding a comedic layer to the suburban chaos. The chemistry between Haim and Feldman helped carry the film, which became one of the decade’s defining teen buddy comedies.
License to Drive earned 22.4 million dollars at the box office and became a cult favorite over time. You can revisit the film in our License to Drive (1988) movie thread.
80s insight: License to Drive captured the freedom and recklessness of teen life in the 80s, wrapped in a fast paced, fun loving package.
The film combined fast cars, over the top moments, and teen rebellion into a formula that struck a chord with younger audiences. Alongside the Coreys, Carol Kane and Richard Masur played Les's frustrated parents, adding a comedic layer to the suburban chaos. The chemistry between Haim and Feldman helped carry the film, which became one of the decade’s defining teen buddy comedies.
License to Drive earned 22.4 million dollars at the box office and became a cult favorite over time. You can revisit the film in our License to Drive (1988) movie thread.
80s insight: License to Drive captured the freedom and recklessness of teen life in the 80s, wrapped in a fast paced, fun loving package.
