Former race car driver Peter Roberts (Thomas Jane) is struggling to make ends meet as a driving instructor when a chance encounter with a mysterious and charming passenger named Simon Keller (John Cusack) pulls him into a high-stakes criminal underworld. Simon, a suave but dangerous thief, forces Peter to be his getaway driver after a botched heist, setting off a tense and adrenaline-fueled chase across the Australian countryside. As the pair careens from one close call to the next, Peter must rely on his old racing instincts to outrun both the police and vengeful criminals, all while trying to figure out if Simon is a ruthless mastermind or a desperate man in over his head. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, this action-crime thriller blends gritty road movie tension with dark humor, exploring themes of second chances and the fine line between survival and complicity. With high-octane car chases and a battle of wits between two reluctant partners, Drive Hard keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as their dangerous journey unfolds.