Key takeaways

  • Drive – The Pretenders releases worldwide on Prime Video on October 28.
  • The German-language film is inspired by the hit novel Drive by Tamara Lush.
  • Lisa-Marie Koroll plays mechanic Sarah Jenkins while Amin Baahmed plays racing star Dante Annunziata.

Prime Video has released the official trailer for Drive – The Pretenders.
The gripping film tells the story of a fateful encounter between an aspiring mechanic and a famous but scandal-ridden racing driver. Enemies become lovers and passion ignites on and off the racetrack.
Here’s everything you need to know about Drive – The Pretenders, coming to Prime Video on October 28.

What is ‘Drive – The Pretenders’ about?

Inspired by the hit Wattpad novel Drive by Tamara Lush, Drive – The Pretenders follows a young race car mechanic who pretends to be engaged to the most scandalous racing star on the scene—officially for his reputation, but secretly for her own chance behind the wheel. However, soon the lie threatens to destroy everything, including what has long since become more than just a game.

Who is in the ‘Drive – The Pretenders’ cast?

A man and woman stand close together in an embrace, foreheads touching, in a modern interior lit with warm and cool blue tones.
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Drive – The Pretenders is a production by Bavaria Fiction in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios Germany for Prime Video. The producer is Karsten Guenther, with Florian Granert serving as Associate Producer. The film is directed by Sergej Moya. The screenplay is written by Chris Silber and Malina Nwabuonwor, with cinematography by Armin Franzen.
A young woman stands in a locker room bathed in pink and blue neon light. She looks down thoughtfully while holding a white sports jersey

How to watch ‘Drive – The Pretenders’ on Prime Video

Drive – The Pretenders will be available exclusively on Prime Video worldwide from October 28.
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What else can I watch on Prime Video?

If you enjoy young adult romances like Love Me Love Me, Prime Video offers plenty of similar titles exploring love such as Maxton Hall and the Culpables franchise, which has been watched by over 100 million viewers worldwide.
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. Prime members can customize their viewing experience, finding their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports events.
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