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Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city. When Travis meets pretty campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), he becomes obsessed with the idea of saving the world, first plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate, then directing his attentions toward rescuing 12-year-old prostitute Iris (Jodie Foster).
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A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert De Niro at his best.

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Desmond Ryan Philadelphia Inquirer It works its strange alchemy with riveting force… With this extraordinary film, Scorsese confirms his standing among our finest young directors. It is, among other things, a testament to the versatility that last produced Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Kevin Kelly Boston Globe Taxi Driver is so volatile it nearly explodes from the screen. Under Martin Scorsese's brilliant direction, it works a dramatic tension that is inescapable, carefully, systematically straitjacketing its audience in the problems of its central character. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Remove the cataclysmic ending from Taxi Driver and it would be one smashingly good motion picture. As it stands, the film is beautiful to look at, exciting to listen to, but much too much to stomach. Rated: 3/4 Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Wael Khairy The Cinephile Fix The viewer has no choice, we are forced to breathe the air, gaze through the pupils, and experience the city by slipping into the shoes of a twisted protagonist, the shoe laces tightly tied by none other than a master of his craft, Scorsese. Apr 21, 2025 Full Review Bianca Garner Filmotomy Bickle was a warning to all of us, on what can occur if we push people to the edges of society. Oct 10, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy One of the most disturbing -- and controversial -- studies of loneliness ever placed on screen. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 22, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Allen T A great character study/story. A mental health story. A cautionary tale. A good one if you like DeNiro. Bernard Herrnann's final score sadly- full of emotion. So glad it was back on the big screen! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review Brenden D Did I Just Watch This Crap???? Did I..... Just Watch This Crap. I Found This Film To Be Wildly Overhyped. It's Strange That This Was One Of The Inspirations For Todd Phillip's "Joker" When That Film Is Actually A Better Take On The Decension Into Madness And Handles The Acts Comitted More Appropriately. The Ending Here Had Me Absolutely Baffled, The Blood Effects Were Terrible, And The Fact That He Survives And Gets Off Scott Free Makes NO SENSE! A Pretty Dangerous Message To Be Communicating. C+ 6.7 This 50 Year Old Movie Isn't Anything You Need To Rush To Watch Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review Maksim S Taxi Driver is nothing short of a masterpiece, one of the greatest films ever made. Scorsese’s direction, combined with Robert De Niro’s unforgettable performance, crafts a dark, searing portrait of urban alienation that remains unmatched decades later. Its exploration of obsession, loneliness, and moral decay is timeless, and every frame pulses with meticulous artistry. Arguably Scorsese’s finest work, Taxi Driver is a film even its own director cannot surpass — a perfect synthesis of narrative, style, and raw psychological intensity. Bold, uncompromising, and unforgettable, it is cinema at its absolute pinnacle. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review Chris E. Honestly, I have no idea how this became a classic. This movie is nearly unwatchable. It does seem to have a good gritty feel to it. The cinematography is outstanding, especially for the time period. But it’s extremely boring really weird and awkward. The main action scene at the end is horrible. This is just a check the block movie to say Yep I seen the classic that shouldn’t be a classic…. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Gus K. This film was a bit of a slog to get through. Well acted and shot, just didn’t connect with the plot or the characters. The ending doesn’t make a ton of sense. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review Michari N. Despite having a lot of controversy, Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver brings a lot to the gangster genre. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

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Robert De Niro

Travis Bickle

Jodie Foster

Iris

Cybill Shepherd

Betsy

Harvey Keitel

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Synopsis Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city. When Travis meets pretty campaign worker Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), he becomes obsessed with the idea of saving the world, first plotting to assassinate a presidential candidate, then directing his attentions toward rescuing 12-year-old prostitute Iris (Jodie Foster).
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Julia Phillips, Michael Phillips
Screenwriter
Paul Schrader
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Bill/Phillips, Italo/Judeo Productions, Columbia Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 8, 1976, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Mar 19, 2011
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 6, 2013
Runtime
1h 53m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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