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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Frans B

Scorsese really hit this one right out of the park. De Niro truly shines here. Intrigue, awe, depth, action, enough emotion. Do not miss this one

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/19/25

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Christopher D

Don't be afraid to get help, there is nothing shameful about it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/11/25

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Carrie C

Ok, we all know that this movie is a classic. I would say everyone should watch this that's interested in Martin Scorsese and this genre of film. I've probably seen this 4 times throughout my life... I watched it last night, but didn't like it near as much as I've liked it before. There's really cool groundbreaking stuff that was new and shocking for the '70s. It just didn't hit me the same way as it has before. That being said, Travis Bickell is a character that will go down in film history! Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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Leprechaun K

Excellent performance by DeNiro. Not my favorite Scorsese movie but a classic nonetheless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/25

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Jason S

🌀COLLECTION RATING 97%

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Chris F

Feel good movie with great acting all around but felt there could’ve been more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/25

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Suck On This!

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Wants to Help Iris

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Is a Hero

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - A Sick Passenger (Martin Scorsese Cameo)

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Supports Palantine

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - You Talkin' to Me?

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Talks About Getting Organized

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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Travis Visits Betsy

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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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