Taxi (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 1978, Taxi is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. Louie De Palma is a cantankerous, acerbic taxi dispatcher in New York City. He tries to maintain order over a collection of varied and strange characters who drive for him. As he bullies and insults them from the safety of his “cage,” they form a special bond among themselves, becoming friends and supporting each other through the inevitable trials and tribulations of life.
Who’s in it. Taxi stars Judd Hirsch as Alex Reiger, Jeff Conaway as Bobby Wheeler, Danny DeVito as Louie De Palma and Marilu Henner as Elaine O'Connor-Nardo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Taxi has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taxi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taxi tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taxi (1978)?
- In US, Taxi is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taxi worth watching?
- Taxi holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taxi?
- Taxi stars Judd Hirsch, Jeff Conaway, Danny DeVito, Marilu Henner and Tony Danza.
- When was Taxi released?
- Taxi was released in 1978.