Taxi (1998)
A speedy taxi driver and a bumbling cop chase German bank robbers through Marseilles in a broad, brisk caper.
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 intense is Taxi?
Taxi has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and fine in the background. The humor runs broad.
What Taxi feels like
- Tone
- pulpycrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- PartyBackgroundFull attention
Where to stream Taxi
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Taxi for you?
Is Taxi scary?
No. Taxi is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Taxi gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Taxi sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is Taxi?
Taxi runs 1h 26m.
Where can I stream Taxi?
Taxi is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does Taxi have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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