D.C. Cab (1983): cast, story & where to watch

1983 · Film · ★ 5.3

D.C. Cab poster

Released in 1983, D.C. Cab is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Joel Schumacher, running about 100 minutes. “When these guys hit the streets, guess what hits the fan.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.

Who’s in it. D.C. Cab stars Max Gail as Harold, Adam Baldwin as Albert Hockenberry, Mr. T as Samson and Gary Busey as Dell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, D.C. Cab has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $16.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch D.C. Cab page.

If you liked it. Fans of D.C. Cab 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 D.C. Cab (1983)?
In US, D.C. Cab is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is D.C. Cab worth watching?
D.C. Cab holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in D.C. Cab?
D.C. Cab stars Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, Gary Busey and Bill Maher.
When was D.C. Cab released?
D.C. Cab was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.