Tokyo Taxi (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film
Released in 2009, Tokyo Taxi is a comedy and drama film directed by Kim Tai-sik, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Ryo (Yamada Masasi), the lead singer of an amateur rock band at night, owns a Ramen noodle shop. He cannot fly on airplanes because he has a fear of them. Ironically, he finds himself attracted to a stewardess who comes to eat very often at his shop. One day, an opportunity comes knocking on their doors - they are to perform in Seoul. The performance day approaches, but their dream of performing in Seoul is about to be shattered because of Ryo, who cannot fly on an airplane. As a last resort, Ryo decides to take a taxi in Tokyo and fly to Seoul, leaving behind the charming stewardess who makes his heart flutter.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Taxi stars Masashi Yamada as Yamazaki Ryo, Hajime Yamazaki as Yamada Kazushi, Yu Ha-Na as Stewardess and Lee dong-ho as Kim Man-cheol, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Taxi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Taxi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Taxi (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Taxi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tokyo Taxi?
- Tokyo Taxi stars Masashi Yamada, Hajime Yamazaki, Yu Ha-Na, Lee dong-ho and Hiromitsu Takeda.
- When was Tokyo Taxi released?
- Tokyo Taxi was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.