Chicago Cab
Seen it?1998 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Low effort, high reward: just press play. If you loved Night on Earth or Barbershop, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A day in the life of a Chicago cab driver is examined as he picks up fares from the good and bad parts of the city and emotionally connects to many of his passengers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$24K worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mary Cybulski, John Tintori
- Paul DillonCab Driver
- Michael IronsideAl
- Laurie MetcalfFemale Ad Exec
- John C. ReillySteve
- Gillian AndersonSouthside Girl
- John CusackScary Man
- Julianne MooreDistraught Woman
- Moira SiniseReligious Mother
- Darryl TheirseX-Hat
- Shanésia DavisLawyer