Set in the 80s, the time of neon lights, big hair, and yearning for that driver’s license, License to Drive, a teen comedy, captures the era perfectly. It also throws in heaps of laughter and mishaps along the way. The film follows Les Anderson, a teenager who bombs his driver’s test. Embarrassed by the prospect of facing his friends and crush, Mercedes, Les decided to lie about being a licensed driver.
Here’s how you can watch and stream License to Drive via streaming services such as Starz.
Is License to Drive available to watch via streaming?
Yes, License to Drive is available to watch via streaming on Starz.
This kickstarts a hilarious chain of events as Les, armed with his complete lack of driving skills, borrows his grandfather’s Cadillac for a night in the town. What follows is a wild ride, filled with near misses, wacky car chases, and enough close calls to make your palms sweat. Les’ best friend, Dean, also gets roped into the chaos, adding another layer of comedic relief to the situation.
Directed by Greg Beeman, the main cast includes Corey Haim as Les, Corey Feldman as Dean, Carol Kane as Mrs. Anderson, Richard Masur as Mr. Anderson, Heather Graham as Mercedes Lane, Michael Manasseri as Charles, and Michael A. Nickles as Paolo.
Watch License to Drive streaming via Starz
License to Drive is available to watch on Starz.
Starz is all about premium entertainment. It’s a streaming platform that offers bold and original TV shows, hit movies, and other content. You can access it through their streaming service or as a premium channel add-on to your cable or satellite TV.
You can watch the film via Starz by following these steps:
- Go to Starz.com’s sign-up page.
- Select either the six-month plan or the monthly plan
- The standard rate for the six-month plan is $46, excluding any special offers
- The standard for the monthly plan is $9.99 per month, excluding any special offers
Starz is also available as a Prime Video Channel, meaning that subscribers to the Amazon Prime Video service can also receive discounted access to Starz. The discounts offered vary throughout the year. You can sign up here.
License to Drive’s official synopsis is as follows:
“Teenager Les Anderson thinks his life can’t get any worse after he flunks his driver’s exam, but he’s wrong. Even though he didn’t receive his license, Les refuses to break his date with the cool Mercedes Lane, and he decides to lift his family’s prize luxury car for the occasion. Unfortunately, Mercedes sneaks some booze along and passes out drunk, and a confused Les makes the bad decision of enlisting his rebellious friend, Dean, to help.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
