The Driftless Area_
"Destiny can lead to dangerous places."
Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pierre is unknowingly pulled into a cat-and-mouse game that involves a duffel bag full of cash, a haphazard yet determined criminal, and a mystery that will determine all of their fates. A contemporary fable about the ways we struggle to control time and fate in a possibly predetermined universe.
Starring
Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
26 countries
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Google Play
22 countries
Prime Video
22 countries
YouTube
5 countries
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Year context
The Driftless Area was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pierre is...
The Driftless Area is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 35m.
CAST (17)
Zooey Deschanel
Stella
Aubrey Plaza
Jean
Anton Yelchin
Pierre
Alia Shawkat
Carrie
Ciarán Hinds
Ned
John Hawkes
Shane
Frank Langella
Tim Geer
Benjamin Rogers
Keith
Primo Allon
Lyle
Gary Hetherington
Reverend John Morris
LF
Lucia Frangione
Luanne
Elika Portnoy
The Tragic Woman
Amitai Marmorstein
Donald R. Thomas
Philip Granger
Herbicide Store Owner
Duncan Ollerenshaw
Card Player
Frank C. Turner
Vacuum Salesman
JH
Jesse Haddock
Partygoer
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (77 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Driftless Area about?
Pierre Hunter, a bartender with unyielding optimism, returns to his tiny hometown after his parents' death. When he falls for the enigmatic Stella, Pierre is unknowingly pulled into a cat-and-mouse game that involves a duffel bag full of cash, a haphazard yet determined criminal, and a mystery that will determine all of their fates. A contemporary fable about the ways we struggle to control time and fate in a possibly predetermined universe.
How long is The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in The Driftless Area?
The cast of The Driftless Area includes Zooey Deschanel, Aubrey Plaza, Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat, Ciarán Hinds.
What is the rating of The Driftless Area?
The Driftless Area has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 77 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Mystery