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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Ernie K

Memorable performances throughout, particularly from Robert De Niro as a man who's lost but through the depth of existence as an NYC cab driver traces an unforgettable route of realization and discovery. Scorsese's taught direction and the wonderful support of Jodie Foster and Harvey Keitel among many others assist in this riveting ride of a man finding salvation within madness. A must-see for certain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Niza R

A captivating story about a New York cabbie. Stories like these dive into a realistic day to day living in NYC, Robert De Niro demonstrates an incredible job doing exactly that. The plot of the movie is very realistic with a sudden twist that makes the story hard to navigate. The best part of that is that it really helps you realize by the end the way of thinking Travis was feeling. The overwhelming feeling of loneliness makes you long for purpose, and sometimes you live long enough that the purpose you long for can make you a hero

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Raul R

La vi un viernes a las 12 am, fue de las mejores experiencias de mi vida, peak movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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Dom N

A decent movie, with beautiful lighting, but an ultimately shallow story and characters that didn't hit me in any meaningful way. Travis is the world's biggest screw up and in the end nothing bad comes of it. The final few minutes also fall very flat. If the movie ended about 5 minutes sooner it would be a bit better.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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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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Taxi Driver: Official Clip - Suck On This!

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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 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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