Taxi Blues (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1990, Taxi Blues is a comedy and drama film directed by Pavel Lungin, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Ivan is old Russia: thick, dour, hard-working, often brutish; he misses Communism. He drives a taxi and one night meets Alexi, a new Russian, a musician, an alcoholic, irresponsible. Alexi stiffs Ivan for the fare, so Ivan tracks him down and a love-hate relationship ensues. When Alexi lets the bath water run over in Ivan's flat and Ivan must pay 500 rubles for repairs, he tries to force Alexi into day labor to repay him. It's hopeless. Then, suddenly, Alexi is discovered, goes on a jazz tour of America, becomes a celebrity, and returns in triumph. Ivan longs to renew the friendship, and it looks as if he may get what he wants.
Who’s in it. Taxi Blues stars Pyotr Mamonov as Lyosha, Pyotr Zaychenko as Shlykov, Natalya Kolyakanova as Christina and Elena Safonova as Nina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Taxi Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taxi Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taxi Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taxi Blues (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taxi Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taxi Blues worth watching?
- Taxi Blues holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taxi Blues?
- Taxi Blues stars Pyotr Mamonov, Pyotr Zaychenko, Natalya Kolyakanova, Elena Safonova and Vladimir Kashpur.
- When was Taxi Blues released?
- Taxi Blues was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.