Taxman (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1999, Taxman is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Avi Nesher, running about 104 minutes. “In life only two things are certain, death and taxes.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a homocide that the police believe is over gasoline theft, a tax investigator discovers the Russian mafia is involved and that they are stealing millions in gasoline tax money. Only one rookie cop is willing to believe him and together they must get the evidence they need or die trying.
Who’s in it. Taxman stars Joe Pantoliano as Al Benjamin, Wade Dominguez as Joseph Romero, Elizabeth Berkley as Nadia Rubakov and Michael Chiklis as Andre Rubakov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Taxman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taxman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taxman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taxman (1999)?
- In US, Taxman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taxman worth watching?
- Taxman holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taxman?
- Taxman stars Joe Pantoliano, Wade Dominguez, Elizabeth Berkley, Michael Chiklis and Robert Townsend.
- When was Taxman released?
- Taxman was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.