A Taxi Driver

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A Taxi Driver

Released Aug 11, 2017

2h 17m

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Drama

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In 1980, a foreign journalist hires a down-on-his-luck taxi driver to take him to Gwangju, South Korea. They soon arrive to find a city under siege by student protesters and the military.

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A Taxi Driver brings a ground-level perspective and a refreshingly light touch to a fact-based story with sobering implications.

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Maggie Lee

Variety

An entertaining journey into a tragic and violent chapter of Korean modern history.

Aug 16, 2017

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Sheri Linden

Hollywood Reporter

A richly imagined tribute to a working-class hero.

Aug 13, 2017

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Song's performance makes me wish the rest of A Taxi Driver was as thoughtful.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 11, 2017

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Joshua Polanski

There Were No Gods Left

It still pulls more from its viewers: Do these images pain you? What choice will you make when our world asks for you to make a choice?

Jul 5, 2024

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

“A Taxi Driver” is an engaging and educational historical drama that sheds light on a tumultuous period of South Korea’s history. It’s also well-paced and features great performances by its talented cast.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2023

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Filipe Freitas

Always Good Movies

Despite overlong and emotionally elaborate, Hun Jang's drama film has its moments and ensures amusement.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 19, 2020

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Howdee D

Hervorragendes Zeit Zeugnis. Es gab lange keinen besseren Film. Erzählt wird die Originalstory eines deutschen Reporters, der von Tokio aus in eine Stadt nach Korea will, in der Unruhen gegen das (Militär-)Regime ausgebrochen sind. Die Stadt ist total abgeriegelt aber mit Hilfe eines verpeilten Taxi Chauffeurs gelingt es ihm hinein zu kommen. Er wird schnell und direkt in die Geschehnissen reingezogen und auch der Fahrer, der nur Aufs schnelle Geld aus war muss sich entscheiden. Sie lernen schnell aktive Teilnehmer kennen und helfen sich gegenseitig zu überleben (fast alle).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/23/24

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Some Guy F

Song Kang-Ho's acting transcends language. I watched this movie primarily because I've seen him in a few other movies and thought he was great, he didn't disappoint. Story is interesting, my knowledge of that period of South Korea was lacking going into it, feels like I got some insight by the end of it. A bit long and has some melodramatic moments amidst actual drama, overall very worth the watch.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/22/24

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jinbin y

比大陆电影🎬好多了，这个只会禁止拍摄，对小人物的形象刻画真实，也为柴米油盐酱醋茶发愁，为了赚钱养家糊口不易，但是最后也能为了心中的义冒着生命风险，冲破阻碍，铸就一段友谊。韩国🇰🇷光州光化门的名字是这么来的

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Sean

This VERY well done drama tell's a true story in a tasteful and serious way but in a warm and cheerful way, the raw violence,suspense and harrowing elements blended together oddly well with the comedy and warm-heartedness of the movie absolutely amazing must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/02/24

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Steve C

What starts off with the appearance of comedy, turns serious faster than the time it took the taxi to reach the destination.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Yoo Hae-jin

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Park Hyuk-kwon

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Synopsis

In 1980, a foreign journalist hires a down-on-his-luck taxi driver to take him to Gwangju, South Korea. They soon arrive to find a city under siege by student protesters and the military.

Director: Jang Hoon
Producer: Park Eun-kyeong
Screenwriter: Eom You-na
Distributor: Well Go USA
Production Co: The Lamp
Genre: Action, History, Drama
Original Language: Korean
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.5M
Runtime: 2h 17m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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