Taxi Driver (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 1976, Taxi Driver is a drama and crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 114 minutes. “On every street in every city, there's a nobody who dreams of being a somebody.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feed his urge for violent action.
Who’s in it. Taxi Driver stars Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle, Jodie Foster as Iris Steensma, Albert Brooks as Tom and Harvey Keitel as Matthew "Sport" Higgins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Taxi Driver sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $28.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taxi Driver page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taxi Driver tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taxi Driver (1976)?
- In US, Taxi Driver is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taxi Driver worth watching?
- Taxi Driver holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taxi Driver?
- Taxi Driver stars Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel and Cybill Shepherd.
- When was Taxi Driver released?
- Taxi Driver was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.