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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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

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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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Shawn R

Solid SOLID movie! A must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Sto C

A haunting portrait of loneliness and urban decay. New York becomes a mirror of Travis' mind — and Travis reflects the city's own decay.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/31/25

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Chris C

Taxi driver stands as a remarkable cinematic achievement that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. Even a fourteen-year-old viewer, despite the film’s age, can be deeply moved by its poignant portrayal of loneliness and the protagonist Travis Bickle’s relentless quest for fulfillment amidst his profound isolation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/25

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Byron H

4/4 A juggernaut in filmmaking. An honest look at the underbelly of New York in the 1970's & a masterful character study of a man who would not take it anymore.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/25

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Paul S

This movie was spectacular! It felt hauntingly real, and De Niro's depiction of a man losing his sanity to the pitfalls of society is something to be admired. I definitely recommend it for drama and suspense fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Eye C

I’m not surprised by this movie, too much noise but I’m not convinced.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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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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