How to watch Drive-Away Dolls

Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in Drive-Away Dolls
Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan in Drive-Away Dolls (Image credit: Wilson Webb/Working Title/Focus Features)

A new movie from even just one half of the Coen Brothers is worth paying attention to, as Ethan Coen releases his first solo-directed movie, the comedy Drive-Away Dolls. But when and where can you watch the 2024 new movie? We've got that info for you right here.

In our Drive-Away Dolls review, we called the movie a "witty, fun and familiar" outing, as there are definitely similar vibes to this new movie with some classic Coen Brothers comedies, including Raising Arizona. But the movie is still bound to surprise and deliver some big laughs.

Sound like something you'd be interested in? Then read on how to watch Drive-Away Dolls right now.

How to watch Drive-Away Dolls in movie theaters?

Drive-Away Dolls is still playing in select movie theaters.

To find out where and when Drive-Away Dolls is playing near you, check out the movie's official website or Fandango, each of which will show you all of the movie theaters it is playing at in your area and available times. You can purchase tickets for any of these shows directly online.

Another option to not only find out where Drive-Away Dolls is playing but also potentially save some money on tickets is with movie theater subscription and membership programs. These offerings (available from various US and UK movie theater chains) give movie fans the chance to get free, discounted or an allotment of monthly movie tickets, as well as deals on concessions and other moviegoing perks.

Is Drive-Away Dolls streaming?

Drive-Away Dolls is not on any specific streaming service, but it is available for home viewing as of March 12.

You can now rent or buy Drive-Away Dolls through on-demand platforms like Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and more. 

If you prefer to wait for it on streaming, as a Focus Features production, Drive-Away Dolls is going to debut Peacock on April 12.

Drive-Away Dolls Blu-ray

Fans of physical media can own Drive-Away Dolls on Blu-ray as of April 23, with bonus features that include an interview with the cast and filmmakers of the movie as they discuss the movie, Coen and Cooke discussing their inspiration for the movie and something called "Road Trip Essentials."

What else to know about Drive-Away Dolls

In addition to directing, Ethan Coen co-wrote Drive-Away Dolls with his wife, Tricia Cooke. Here is the official synopsis for the movie:

"Written by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, this comedy caper follows Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian who desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way."

The Drive-Away Dolls cast is led by Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan, with Beanie Feldstein, Colman Domingo, Joey Slotnick, C.J. Wilson, Pedro Pascal, Bill Camp and Matt Damon also starring.

In addition to our own positive review, general consensus is pretty good for Drive-Away Dolls, with the movie scoring a 71% “Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes as of publication.

You can watch the trailer for Drive-Away Dolls right here.

Michael Balderston

Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.