Night Taxi (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1993, Night Taxi is a comedy and drama film directed by Serge Leroy, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. It is only a few years into the future, but the face of France has changed drastically, due to its takeover by a moralistic, hypocritical and totalitarian regime. Women with children who want to divorce their husbands are not allowed to do so, all political parties have been outlawed, smoking is illegal and everyone must work. After a spat with her boyfriend, Carole (Laure Marsac) hails a taxi, not realizing that she has done so without any of the money or identification papers she needs. Her driver (Bruno Cremer) attempts to help her, but a variety of mishaps bring her to the attention of the police, who proceed to arrest her on made-up charges and a phoney HIV-positive result on tests given at the time of arrest.
Who’s in it. Night Taxi stars Bruno Cremer as Silver, le taxi, Laure Marsac as Carole, Didier Bezace as Dubrovsky, dit "Voix Grave" and Maka Kotto as Max, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Night Taxi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night Taxi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night Taxi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night Taxi (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Night Taxi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Night Taxi worth watching?
- Night Taxi holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Night Taxi?
- Night Taxi stars Bruno Cremer, Laure Marsac, Didier Bezace, Maka Kotto and Bernard Verley.
- When was Night Taxi released?
- Night Taxi was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.