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‘The Stunt Driver’ Review: Jay Baruchel Plays a Canadian Daredevil Trying to Pull Off an Impossible Stunt in a Fun 1970s Throwback

Jay Baruchel stars in Canadian daredevil film 'The Stunt Driver'

By · Published September 14, 2026  11:01 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  22:55 UTC

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The Stunt Driver has been met with positive reviews following its premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, with critics praising its fun 1970s throwback vibe. The film has also generated interest in a potential sitcom, according to a recent interview with Baruchel and director Michael Dowse.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Jay Baruchel stars in Canadian daredevil film 'The Stunt Driver'
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The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) featured the film, with Jay Baruchel discussing the project with Sean Menard before the festival. Baruchel also spoke with the CBC about the film, stating that Canadians in the film industry can 'punch above our weight'.

The film has received a positive review from IndieWire, calling it a 'fun 1970s throwback'. Deadline also spoke with Baruchel and director Michael Dowse, who teased the possibility of a sitcom based on the film.

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What is 'The Stunt Driver' about?

The film follows a Canadian daredevil trying to pull off an impossible stunt in a 1970s setting

Has the film received any reviews?

Yes, IndieWire has given the film a positive review, calling it a 'fun 1970s throwback'

Are there plans for a sitcom based on the film?

Yes, Deadline reports that the film's creators are considering a sitcom based on the film

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