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Overdrive (2017) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language
2017 · 93 min · English
Echo score 54
JustWatch #14,075 10
Directed by
Antonio Negret
Starring
Scott Eastwood, Tom Leeb, Kaaris, Simon Abkarian, Ana de Armas, Moussa Maaskri
Budget
$24.3M

Two skilled car thieves, Andrew and Garrett, find themselves indebted to a ruthless crime boss, Jacomo Morier. To earn their freedom, they are tasked with stealing a priceless vehicle. Joined by two mysterious women, they must execute a daring heist and escape within a week, facing considerable danger and risking their lives if they fail.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 What happens: full plot
  3. 3 Plot questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Overdrive
  6. 6 Every angle

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What Happens in Overdrive: Full Plot Summary

The whole story of Overdrive (2017) explained, from the opening scene to the final frame: every key event, every twist and what it all adds up to. Read it as a quick recap before the sequel, to check a scene you missed, or to finally understand what really happened.

Half-brothers Andrew Foster and Garret Foster lead a thrilling life as international car thieves, specializing in high-end automobiles. Their latest ambition takes a perilous turn when they steal a one-of-a-kind Bugatti, which they unwittingly snatch after its auction purchase in France for an astounding $41 million, not knowing it belongs to the infamous Marseille crime lord, Jacomo Morier.

Captured by Morier's henchmen while attempting to offload the stolen car, the brothers find themselves at Morier's lavish home. There, he reveals his impressive garage filled with exquisite cars and, to their horror, he prepares to execute them for their audacious crime. In a desperate bid for survival, they propose a deal to Morier: if they can procure a rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO—valued at $38 million—from the ruthless businessman Max Klemp, they can redeem themselves. Morier accepts but imposes a stringent deadline of just one week to accomplish this grand heist.

Max Klemp, a mastermind of ruthlessness, graduated with an MBA at just 15 years old. He is known for his violent tactics in business, a reputation earned after inheriting his father's company at 30 and being gifted the magnificent Ferrari 250 GTO. Morier's disdain for Klemp grows after past business conflicts lead to Klemp encroaching on Morier's territory in Marseille, a situation that Morier is determined to rectify.

With their plan set in motion, the brothers quickly assemble a team in Marseille, including Stephanie, Andrew's girlfriend, and her resourceful friend Devin, who is skilled at pickpocketing. Andrew shares with Garret that this will be his last job before tying the knot with Stephanie. They also enlist Leon, a demolitions expert, and recruit four drivers for the endeavor. However, their efforts are complicated by Morier's cousin Laurent, who is keeping a close eye on their activities, and the presence of two Interpol agents, Officer Depaul and Officer Closson.

After a tumultuous series of events, Garret begins to fall for Devin, who teaches him about trust in a world filled with deceit. In a clever maneuver, Andrew and Garret sabotage Klemp’s private plane’s propeller to secure a meeting with him, where they boldly volunteer to steal any vehicle he desires. In a strategic twist, they are drawn deeper into the web of deceit, weighing the merits of abandoning their dangerous heist.

Things take a dire turn when Morier’s men kidnap Stephanie, using her as leverage to ensure the brothers follow through with their plan. Frantically, Andrew and Garret race against time to rescue her, leading to a nail-biting cliffhanger where they find her in a precarious situation, bound and left in danger by Laurent.

As the robbery unfolds, Stephanie cunningly manages to escape her confinement, setting off alarms and arming herself before meeting the team at the door. Morier, who had insisted on being part of the intricate plan, remains blissfully unaware of the trap that has been laid for him.

In a dramatic twist of fate, the execution of the heist leads to a chase to the docks, where Andrew proposes to Stephanie, and she happily accepts. Ultimately, the brothers hand over all of Morier's stolen cars to Klemp, revealing that they had orchestrated a larger scheme with him against Morier, as a shared vendetta.

With a final twist, it is revealed that the Interpol agents were also in league with Klemp. As the dust settles, we witness a nail-biting conclusion where Morier meets a tragic end, engineered by Devin's clever maneuver.

Later, in the romantic ambiance of Paris, we see Garret, Stephanie, and Andrew together, and Garret's initial fears of being stood up dissipate when Devin surprises them in Klemp’s Ferrari, handing the keys to Andrew. This gesture leaves Garret bewildered, leading to discussions of their next big score, as Stephanie tantalizes the group with the mention of a rare car in Barcelona—a mere nine exist worldwide. With newfound enthusiasm, Andrew chooses to join his unconventional crew, setting the stage for yet another audacious adventure.

Last updated: November 03, 2024 at 12:44

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Plot questions answered

Overdrive Plot Explained: Your Questions Answered

The questions people ask most about Overdrive (2017): what happens in the confusing scenes, why the characters do what they do, the twists, hidden details and what the ending means. Each answer contains spoilers.

Q1

Why does Jacomo Morier spare Andrew and Garret instead of killing them?

Morier spares the brothers because they propose a deal: stealing a rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO worth $38 million from his rival Max Klemp. Morier has been wanting to get back at Klemp for encroaching on his Marseille territory, so he sees the brothers as useful pawns. He gives them exactly one week to deliver the car, threatening to kill them if they fail.

  • morier
  • ferrari
  • deal
  • klemp
  • heist
Q2

Why do Andrew and Garret team up with Max Klemp against Morier?

The brothers orchestrate a larger scheme with Klemp to take down Morier. While working on the heist, they secretly align with Klemp, who also wants Morier gone due to their business conflicts. The brothers hand over all of Morier's stolen cars to Klemp as part of their plan, and together they engineer Morier's downfall.

  • klemp
  • morier
  • alliance
  • double-cross
  • betrayal
Q3

Why do the brothers sabotage Klemp's private plane?

Andrew and Garret sabotage Klemp's private plane's propeller as a strategic move to force a meeting with him. With his plane disabled, they could approach him directly and offer their services to steal any vehicle he desired, which ultimately helped them draw Klemp into their scheme against Morier.

  • klemp
  • plane
  • sabotage
  • meeting
  • stratagem
Q4

Why are the Interpol agents working with Max Klemp?

It is revealed at the end that the two Interpol agents, Officer Depaul and Officer Closson, were actually in league with Klemp throughout the operation. They were part of the larger conspiracy to bring down Morier, using their positions to assist in the scheme rather than genuinely pursuing the brothers.

  • interpol
  • depaul
  • closson
  • klemp
  • conspiracy
Q5

How does Stephanie escape from Morier's men?

Stephanie is kidnapped by Morier's men to force the brothers to complete the heist. She cleverly manages to escape her confinement, sets off alarms to draw attention, and arms herself before meeting the team at the door. Her escape helps create the distraction needed during the heist.

  • stephanie
  • kidnap
  • escape
  • alarms
  • distraction
Q6

What happens to Jacomo Morier at the end of Overdrive?

Morier meets a tragic end at the conclusion of the movie. His death is engineered by Devin's clever maneuver during the heist at the docks. After the brothers' scheme with Klemp is revealed, Morier is eliminated, allowing the protagonists to succeed and escape the danger he represented.

  • morier
  • death
  • devin
  • docks
  • end
Q7

Why does Devin help set up Morier?

Devin plays a crucial role in orchestrating Morier's downfall. Her clever tactics during the heist help engineer his death, aligning with the brothers' larger plan to take down the crime boss. This demonstrates her loyalty to the team and her willingness to eliminate threats in their dangerous world.

  • devin
  • morier
  • setup
  • death
  • loyalty
Q8

Why does Garret fall for Devin during the heist?

During the planning and execution of the heist in Marseille, Garret begins to fall for Devin, who teaches him about trust in a world filled with deceit. Their relationship develops as they work together, adding emotional stakes to the dangerous mission and ultimately leading to their partnership at the end.

  • garret
  • devin
  • trust
  • relationship
  • romance
Q9

What happens in the Paris ending scene?

After Morier's defeat, the trio, Andrew, Stephanie, and Garret, travel to Paris. Garret initially fears Devin will stand him up, but she surprises them in Klemp's Ferrari, handing the keys to Andrew. The scene ends with Stephanie mentioning a rare car in Barcelona (only nine exist worldwide), sparking excitement for their next adventure.

  • paris
  • ferrari
  • barcelona
  • adventure
  • ending
Q10

Why did the brothers steal the Bugatti without knowing it belonged to Morier?

The brothers steal the Bugatti after its auction purchase in France, not knowing it belongs to the notorious Marseille crime lord Jacomo Morier. They were attempting to offload the car when they are captured by Morier's henchmen, discovering too late that the $41 million vehicle belonged to one of the most dangerous criminals in Europe.

  • bugatti
  • auction
  • france
  • morier
  • theft

Movie threads

More Movies Like Overdrive, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Overdrive tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

High-Stakes Heist Movies like Overdrive

Adrenaline-fueled stories of complex robberies against impossible deadlines. If you enjoyed the high-speed thrills and intricate theft in Overdrive, explore more movies like it. This collection features similar tense heist thrillers with tight deadlines, complex plans, and daring escapades that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

  • high-stakes
  • suspenseful
  • daring
  • adrenaline-fueled
  • tense
  • risk-taking
  • Tone: tense, suspenseful
  • Pacing: fast, relentless
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Narratives in this thread typically follow a team of specialists as they plan and execute a seemingly impossible theft. The plot is driven by a looming deadline, the threat of a powerful antagonist, and internal dynamics like trust and potential betrayal, culminating in a tense, action-packed finale.

Why they belong together: These movies are grouped by their shared focus on the mechanics and suspense of a major heist. They deliver a consistent experience of high-risk action, clever problem-solving, and the exhilarating pressure of a race against time.

Criminal Partnership Movies with Romance like Overdrive

Dangerous jobs and double-crosses, intertwined with a compelling romantic subplot. For viewers who liked the dynamic between the brothers and the romantic elements in Overdrive, this list finds similar action thrillers. Discover movies that blend high-stakes crime, brotherhood or partnership, and a compelling romantic subplot that raises the emotional stakes.

  • romantic
  • treacherous
  • brotherhood
  • double-crossing
  • adventurous
  • high-stakes
  • Tone: tense, adventurous
  • Pacing: fast, character-driven
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative pattern involves a proficient but morally ambiguous duo whose criminal enterprise is their livelihood. A romantic entanglement, either between the partners or with an outside figure, introduces emotional complications, forcing characters to choose between personal desires and professional survival, often leading to a triumphant resolution where both love and freedom are won.

Why they belong together: Movies here share a specific blend of genres: the tension and action of a crime thriller are balanced with the emotional weight and character development of a romance. This creates a unique vibe where the personal and professional plots are equally compelling.

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