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Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo

2015Movie1 h 40 min

ComedyCrime
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A tense, violent comedy movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

A ride as exciting, shady and hilarious as Lagos at night!

A small-town mechanic turned chauffeur for the mob gets caught up in the troubles of a beautiful sex worker, in this Scorsese-meets-Nollywood crime comedy that transforms the fast-paced and vibrant city of Lagos into an expressionistic film noir metropolis.

Feels like

  • Nigerian Film Noir
  • Scorsese Homage
  • Lagos Crime Thriller
  • Stylized Violence
  • Social Satire
  • Expressionistic Cinematography
  • Dark Comedy
  • Urban Alienation
  • Cultural Hybridity

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Directed by
Daniel Emeke Oriahi

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Facts

November 13, 2015 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
November 13, 2015
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Yoruba
Made in
Nigeria
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5).

Will Taxi Driver: Oko Ashewo make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).