Taxi
Seen it?1998 | 86 min | Action, Comedy, Crime, Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 5 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Ronin or Family Plot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In Marseilles a skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He gets a taxi license. Caught by the police for a huge speed infraction, he will help Emilien, a loser inspector who can't drive, on the track of German bank robbers, so he doesn't lose his license and his dream job.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$45 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 110K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gérard Pirès
- Samy NaceriDaniel Morales
- Frédéric DiefenthalÉmilien Coutant-Kerbalec
- Marion CotillardLilly Bertineau
- Manuela GouraryCamille Coutant-Kerbalec
- Emma WiklundPetra
- Bernard FarcyCommissaire Gibert
- Georges NeriJoe
- Guy QuangPizza Joe Motorcyclist
- Maurice MurciaPensioned Taxi Driver
- Sabine BailFemme Préfecture