The Stunt Driver

The Stunt Driver (2026)



8.0 2026 99 min —

Director: Michael Dowse

Cast: Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf, Dan Bakkedahl

Action Comedy Drama
A real-life tale unfolds as a Canadian daredevil stunt driver teams up with an elite sports manager and rocket car engineers in a bold bid to shatter records with a death-defying leap over the Saint Lawrence River, all in pursuit of stardom and riches.

More About This Film

The Stunt Driver is a tragicomic biographical film about Canadian daredevil Ken Carter, who became famous for attempting spectacular automotive stunts. The story follows his determination to launch a rocket-powered Lincoln Continental across the St. Lawrence River, an audacious project that becomes the defining obsession of his career.

Jay Baruchel portrays Carter, with Ben Foster and Laurence Leboeuf among the supporting cast. Michael Dowse balances comedy, nostalgia and human drama while reconstructing a stunt that is remarkable precisely because of the risks and obstacles surrounding it.

  • Directed by Michael Dowse.
  • Jay Baruchel stars as Ken Carter.
  • The cast includes Ben Foster, Laurence Leboeuf and Ed Helms.
  • The production recreated Carter's rocket car because the original vehicle had been destroyed.
  • Archival material from The Devil at Your Heels was used to help recreate the real stunt story.

Where to Watch

The Stunt Driver has an international theatrical and digital rollout, with current availability varying by country.