The Stunt Driver (2026) is in U.S. theaters after its Sept. 25, 2026 release.
As of late September 2026, no U.S. streaming, rental or purchase offer was listed. The film is a Canadian historical comedy about daredevil Ken Carter and his attempted rocket-car jump. Wikipedia describes it as written and directed by Michael Dowse in its Wikipedia entry.
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What is the story?
The story follows Carter in the mid-1970s as he prepares a mile-long jump across the St. Lawrence River in a rocket car.
Rotten Tomatoes summarizes that river-jump attempt in its 2026 listing. The comedy comes from the scale of the stunt and the team around it. Carter is presented as a showman chasing a dangerous, public spectacle.
Who is in it?
Jay Baruchel leads the cast as Carter, with Ed Helms, Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf and Dan Bakkedahl in support. In Review Online lists that ensemble alongside a 1h 39m runtime.
The film is rated R for language. That rating matters for families choosing a theater outing.
How did it reach theaters?
The film had its world premiere as a Special Presentations title at TIFF. TIFF hosted a Q&A for the Sept. 11, 2026 premiere.
Independent Film Company acquired the film ahead of TIFF and released it in U.S. theaters on Sept. 25, 2026, as reported by VIMooZ in its VIMooZ report.
Can you stream or rent it?
JustWatch reported that it could find no online offer in the United States in late September 2026, according to its JustWatch listing. Reelgood likewise listed the film as not currently available to stream, rent or buy in its Reelgood listing.
For now, theatrical listings are the practical option. WatchCinemaMovies points readers to theater showtimes in its updated Sept. 25, 2026 guide.
- Check local theater listings for The Stunt Driver showtimes
- Add the film to a JustWatch or Reelgood watchlist for streaming alerts
- Recheck rental stores later rather than assuming a date