Taxi (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film · ★ 5.9

Taxi poster

Released in 1996, Taxi is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Carlos Saura, running about 110 minutes.

What it’s about. A young girl, after failing an exam, is forced by her father, a taxi-driver, to learn his profession. Soon she discovers that her father is not only a driver but also a member of a racist group eliminating immigrants, homosexual, transvestite, etc. people. She also falls in love with a boy, also a taxi-driver and a "socio" of the group.

Who’s in it. Taxi stars Ingrid Rubio as Paz, Carlos Fuentes as Dani, Ágata Lys as Reme and Ángel de Andrés López, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Taxi 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 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taxi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Taxi (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taxi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Taxi worth watching?
Taxi holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Taxi?
Taxi stars Ingrid Rubio, Carlos Fuentes, Ágata Lys, Ángel de Andrés López and Maite Blasco.
When was Taxi released?
Taxi was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.