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Taxi

2004Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

33
BadGoodWatch score

A breakneck, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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A mouthy and feisty taxicab driver has hot tips for a green and inept cop set on solving a string of New York City bank robberies committed by a quartet of female Brazilian bank robbers.

Feels like

  • Action Comedy
  • Buddy Cop
  • Heist Film
  • New York City
  • Fast-Paced
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Underdog Story
  • Vehicle Chases

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Directed by
Tim Story
Produced by
Luc Besson

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Facts

October 6, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
October 6, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
France, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$71 million
Available in
78 countries

Tropes

Actor Allusion, The Alleged Car, Artistic License – Physics +9

  • Actor Allusion
  • The Alleged Car
  • Artistic License – Physics
  • Automobile Opening
  • Badass Driver
  • Beat Them at Their Own Game
  • Butt-Monkey
  • The Cameo
  • Wrench Wench
  • Police Are Useless
  • Girl-on-Girl is Hot
  • Cultural Translation

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Taxi?"

Questions about Taxi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Taxi?

In the United States, Taxi streams on fuboTV and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 56 other countries.

Is Taxi worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Taxi okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Taxi make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Taxi?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Taxi use?

Actor AllusionThe Alleged CarArtistic License – PhysicsAutomobile OpeningBadass DriverBeat Them at Their Own GameButt-MonkeyThe CameoWrench WenchPolice Are UselessGirl-on-Girl is HotCultural Translationand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Actor Allusion, The Alleged Car, and Artistic License – Physics.