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D.C. Cab

1983·Movie
1h 40min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

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About

When these guys hit the streets, guess what hits the fan.

The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
1980s ComedyUnderdog StoryCabbie AnticsSituational HumorUrban AdventureEnsemble CastFeel-Good MovieFast-PacedContemporary Realism

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Questions about D.C. Cab

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Where can I stream D.C. Cab legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is D.C. Cab worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is D.C. Cab rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is D.C. Cab?

1 h 40 min

D.C. Cab runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on D.C. Cab?

Critics32
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate D.C. Cab higher (54) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was D.C. Cab a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$16 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is D.C. Cab in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch D.C. Cab?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for D.C. Cab in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for D.C. Cab, including Advertised Extra, Obstructive Bureaucrat, Casanova Wannabe.