---
title: "Taxi Driver"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-driver-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 103
imdb_id: "tt0075314"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 13546
content_rating: "R"
---

# Taxi Driver (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-driver-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Taxi Driver is a 1976 American neo‑noir crime drama film. It was released in the United States on February 9, 1976 and runs for one hour and fifty‑four minutes. The picture was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. Set in a decaying New York City in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the story follows Travis Bickle, a loner suffering from insomnia who takes a night‑time job as a cab driver. As he ha

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely insomniac cab driver drifts through the streets of New York City seeking purpose."

### Why Watch
- compelling character study
- evocative urban cinematography

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- disturbing subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mature themes and depictions of urban violence that may be unsettling for some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, atmospheric, psychological, intense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Starz Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Martin Scorsese
- **Networks / Studios**: Bill/Phillips Productions, Columbia Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert De Niro** as *Travis Bickle*
- **Jodie Foster** as *Iris*
- **Cybill Shepherd** as *Betsy*
- **Harvey Keitel** as *Sport*
- **Peter Boyle** as *Wizard*
- **Leonard Harris** as *Charles Palantine*
- **Albert Brooks** as *Tom*
- **Diahnne Abbott** as *Concession Girl*
- **Frank Adu** as *Angry Black Man*
- **Victor Argo** as *Melio*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the protagonist's profession?
Travis Bickle works as a taxi driver in New York City.

### Q: What does the protagonist suffer from?
He suffers from insomnia.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story is set in New York City.

### Q: What motivates the main character?
He is driven by a desire to clean up the city.

### Q: What is the tone of the narrative?
The narrative maintains a gritty and detached atmosphere.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taxi Driver — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103)
- [Taxi Driver (1976) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/fullcredits/)
- [Taxi Driver - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver)
- [Taxi Driver (1976) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/103-taxi-driver/cast)
- [Taxi Driver - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_Driver)
- [Taxi Driver | Movie, Film, Martin Scorsese, Jodie Foster, Cast, & Facts ...](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Taxi-Driver)

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