Quick Facts
| Title | Type | Genre | Release Date | Composer | Status (as of Aug 2026) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive-Away Dolls | Film | Action, Comedy, Thriller | February 23, 2024 | Carter Burwell | Released theatrically; mixed reception (~66% RT critics score, ~34% audience score) and a modest box office (~$7.9M domestic) | Digital/VOD, Focus Features |
Drive-Away Doll Soundtrack: Directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by Coen and Tricia Cooke — Coen’s wife and a longtime Coen brothers collaborator who edited films including The Big Lebowski, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and The Man Who Wasn’t There — the film stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Matt Damon.
The film follows a fiercely independent spirit and her more reserved friend as they embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee in search of a new beginning, where they encounter a group of bumbling criminals.
Official Synopsis: Jamie regrets her breakup with her girlfriend, while Marian needs to relax. In search of a fresh start, they embark on an unexpected road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals.
Genres: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Released Date: February 23, 2024 (United States)
The film stars Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein, Pedro Pascal, Colman Domingo, Matt Damon, Bill Camp, Joey Slotnick, Annie Gonzalez, Abby Hilden, and Connie Jackson.
Who Composed Drive-Away Doll Soundtrack
Carter Burwell: Carter Benedict Burwell is an American film composer. He has collaborated frequently with the Coen brothers and scored most of their films.
Burwell has also scored films by directors such as Bill Condon, Todd Haynes, Spike Jonze, Martin McDonagh, James Foley, Brian Helgeland, and John Lee Hancock.
Additional Film Music from the Drive-Away Doll Soundtrack
- Maggot Braiո – Funkadelic
- You Belong to Me – Diana Krall
- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) – Diana Krall: This song was released in 2002.
- Dance – ESG: This song is part of the album Come Away with ESG, released in 1983 by the artist ESG. The genre of the song is French Indie, Spanish Rock, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Rock.
Drive-Away Doll Soundtrack List
The OST song of the Drive-Away Dolls soundtrack is given below:
- Peanut Butter – The Liverbirds (2:45)
- Eau D’Bedroom Dancing – Le Tigre (2:54)
- Alley Attack (2:00)
- Beating Curlie (0:44)
- Chief Chewed Out (0:58)
- Long Long Time – Linda Ronstadt (4:22)
- Patti’s Dream – Kennelmus (4:32)
- Never Nowhere – Longstocking (2:12)
- Best Men Marion Walks (1:06)
- Billboard (0:37)
- The Trunk (1:09)
- Blue Bayou – Linda Ronstadt (3:55)
- I Love You – Asie Payton (2:44)
- Fire – Lizzy Mercier Descloux (5:13)
- Night Watch (1:21)
- Little Marion Spies (1:56)
- Forced Entry (0:44)
- From Hand to Hand (2:03)
- The Shower (1:52)
- A Full Day (1:17)
- Hers and Hers (1:01)
- Cryin’ My Eyes Out (Lyin’ Beside You) – Shannon Shaw (3:07)
- I Got My Mojo Working – Joyce Harris & The Daylighters (2:02)
The complete soundtrack is available now, you can also enjoy and listen to another soundtrack from the movie and Movie soundtrack.
Official Trailer: You can also watch the film trailer on YouTube, where you can glimpse the story and cast.
Trailer Song of Drive-Away Doll
- Dance – ESG: This song is part of the album Come Away with ESG, which was composed by the artist ESG and released in 1983. The genre of the song is French Indie, Spanish Rock, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Rock.
- I Got My Mojo Working by Daylighters and Joyce Harris: The composition is by artist Joyce Harris and Daylighters, part of the track The Domino Records Story, released in 1997.
The song is available on various platforms like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Drive-Away Dolls was originally scheduled for release on September 22, 2023, but was pushed back to February 23, 2024, due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, so its cast would be free to promote the film.
Burwell’s other recent film work includes Brian Helgeland’s Finestkind (2023) and Damián Szifron’s To Catch a Killer (2023). He also scored the third season of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show.
Drive-Away Dolls was released theatrically by Focus Features on February 23, 2024.
The film opened to a modest box office (around $2.5 million in its opening weekend, roughly $7.9 million domestic total) and drew a notable split between critics and audiences: about 66% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, but only around 34% from audiences.
The playlist for Drive-Away Doll is available on Spotify. Apart from the original soundtrack cues, the playlist also includes songs tonally in tandem with the film’s overarching themes.
Although an official playlist for Drive-Away Doll is unavailable on other music streaming platforms, audiences can individually stream the movie’s songs on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. (External Link: Wikipedia)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Drive-Away Dolls score?
Carter Burwell composed the score for Drive-Away Dolls. He is a frequent collaborator with the Coen brothers, having scored most of their films.
Who wrote Drive-Away Dolls?
Ethan Coen directed the film, which he co-wrote with Tricia Cooke, his wife and a longtime Coen brothers collaborator who has edited several of their films.
Why was Drive-Away Dolls’ release date delayed?
The film was originally set for September 22, 2023, but was pushed to February 23, 2024, because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
Who distributed Drive-Away Dolls?
Focus Features released Drive-Away Dolls theatrically on February 23, 2024.
How was Drive-Away Dolls received?
The film had a modest box office run (around $7.9 million domestic) and a notable critic/audience split on Rotten Tomatoes, with roughly 66% from critics but only about 34% from audiences.
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