Taxi (1998) movie poster

Taxi (1998)

ThumbScore
👍 90%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 81% (RT: 81%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Gérard Pirès
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
France
Language
French
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (2,673 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
81%
Cast
Samy Naceri as Daniel Morales
Frédéric Diefenthal as Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec
Marion Cotillard as Lilly Bertineau
Manuela Gourary as Camille Coutant-Kerbalec
Emma Wiklund as Petra
Bernard Farcy as Commissaire Gibert
Guy Quang as Pizza Joe Motorcyclist
Yes. 90% of real audiences liked it based on 2,673 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 81%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Before Samy Naceri was cast, several major A-list stars turned down the lead role because they felt the script was too risky.
  • During the filming of Taxi, Samy Naceri improvised one of the most famous lines in the movie.
  • Gérard Pirès originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
Audience Consensus

Taxi is a 1998 action, comedy, crime film directed by Gérard Pirès. 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. The film has been rated by 2,673 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, Taxi delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Taxi (1998) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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