American Driver
American Driver is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film written by Bode Ojo, Moses Inwang, and Patrick Nnamani and directed by Moses Inwang and starring Evan King, Jim Iyke, Anita Chris, Nse Ikpe Etim, McPc the Comedian, Emma Nyra, Laura Heuston, and Ayo Makun.
The film premiered in Nigeria on 24 February 2017. It grossed over ₦41 Million Naira and ranked #8 in 2017 and #44 at the all time Nigerian Box Office. The film won Best Comedy at The People's Film Festival in June 2017. American Driver was officially released in the United States on September 15, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.
Plot
Jack Curry is an American man child who takes a job driving Nigerian celebrities to the G.I.A.M.A Awards to impress his boss Kate. Along his journey he tries to become friends with actor Jim Iyke, who wants to be left alone.Cast
- Evan King as Jack Curry
- Jim Iyke as himself
- Anita Chris as Kate
- Nse Ikpe Etim as herself
- Ayo Makun as himself
- Emma Nyra as herself
- McPc the Comedian as Sunny
- Nadia Buari as herself
- Laura Heuston as Mrs. Curry
- Michael Tula as Philip
- Melvin Oduah as himself
- Johnny Dewan as Indian Restaurant Manager
- Andie Raven as Dr. Raven
- Vickey Dempsy Burns as Nurse
- Mrs. Curr as Melvin Oduah
- Tila Ben as Rapping Neighbor
- Amarachi Odinma as Female Job Interviewer
- Dami Oyesanya as GIAMA Executive 1
- Alex Mouth as Jail Cell Member
- Murphy Serge as Boko Man
- Curtis John Miller as Security Officer 2
- Johnathan Michael Gustov Lemon as Security Officer 1
Release
Nigerian Theatrical Release
American Driver had its premiere in Nigeria on February 24, 2017 to theaters all over the country.U.S. Release
In 2017 American Driver played in New York City the weekend of June 2-June 4 at The People's Film Festival and won Best Comedy Feature.American Driver was finally released in the United States on September 15, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.
Reception
Cinema Pointer called the film "Fresh. Fun. Entertaining."Box office
Nigerian audiences embraced the film. American Driver opened as the #1 comedy, played for over 6 months in Nigerian cinemas and grossed over ₦41 Million Naira at the box office.Accolades
American Driver won Best Comedy at The People's Film Festival 2017. The film was also nominated for "Comedy of the Year" at the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards.Actor Evan King won best comedic actor for his work in American Driver at the 2019 U.S. China International Cultural Arts Film & TV Festival.