Taxi Driver

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Taxi Driver

R

Released Feb 8, 1976

1h 53m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

Anchored by De Niro's chilling performance, it is easy to see why it ranks in the top 100 films of all time.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Isa B

Taxi Driver is an exceptionally well made motion picture. It was the first masterpiece in Martin Scorsese's young career. I love the camera work. I love the opening when the lights in the street look like a painting. Beautiful! This is one of the absolute best performances in the career of Robert De Niro. It's certainly in the same category as his brilliant performances in Raging Bull and Goodfellas. His performance in The Godfather Part II is his absolute career best, in my humble opinion. Jodie Foster gave a stunning performance as a 12 year old playing a 12 year old who is living a life that no 12 year old should ever live. This film is one for the ages. A perfect masterpiece. I highly recommend. 100/100

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Shaun R

I personally think there are better movies and characters of those who are suffering mentally and on the verge of causing carnage. Seems that most disagree with me, but Taxi Driver is a tad overrated.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/17/24

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Bryant C

An awesome movie shows how a man from psychotic thoughts end up saving a little girl. A classic "you talking to me"??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/27/24

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Luca S

Chef d'oeuvre tout simplement

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/21/24

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Stephen H

One of the classics that many filmmakers nowadays take from. Awesome movie! “You talkin’ to me?”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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Christian L

Dark, gritty and amazing. Effectively shows the duality of man and the raw emotions of Travis Buckley.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Suck On This!

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Talks About Getting Organized

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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: Columbia Pictures, Italo/Judeo Productions, Bill/Phillips
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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