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D.C. Cab

1983Movie1 h 40 minR

Comedy
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes18%52%
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic46–Rotten Tomatoes18%52%

Summary

The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or tears.

Movies with

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Joel Schumacher
Written by
Joel Schumacher, Topper Carew
Produced by
Topper Carew
Music by
Giorgio Moroder

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 16, 1983 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
December 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$16 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Advertised Extra, Obstructive Bureaucrat, Casanova Wannabe +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream D.C. Cab?"

Questions about D.C. Cab

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream D.C. Cab?

In the United States, you can rent or buy D.C. Cab from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is D.C. Cab worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (32).

Is D.C. Cab okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will D.C. Cab 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 D.C. Cab?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does D.C. Cab use?

Advertised ExtraObstructive BureaucratCasanova WannabePrepositions Are Not to End Sentences WithRunning GagRagtag Bunch of MisfitsInnocent SwearingChekhov's GunMistaken NationalityThe RivalCool CarHad the Silly Thing in Reverseand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Advertised Extra, Obstructive Bureaucrat, and Casanova Wannabe.