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title: "Taxi to the Dark Side"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-to-the-dark-side-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13362
imdb_id: "tt0854678"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 271
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Taxi to the Dark Side (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/taxi-to-the-dark-side-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Taxi to the Dark Side.
Release/Year: 2008 (US release 01/18/2008), also referred to as 2007 American documentary.
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama, War.
Runtime: 1h 46m.
Director: Alex Gibney.
Producers: Alex Gibney, Eva Orner, and Susannah Shipman.
Cast/People: Alex Gibney, Brian Keith Allen, Moazzam Begg, Christopher Beiring.
Awards: Won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Won a Tribeca award.
Subject Matter: In-depth look at United States torture and interrogation practices in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay. Focuses on the December 2002 killing of an innocent taxi driver in Afghanistan.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alex Gibney
- **Networks / Studios**: Wider Film Projects, Jigsaw Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alex Gibney** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Brian Keith Allen** as *Soldier - New York studio shoot reenactment*
- **Moazzam Begg** as *Self - Torture Victim (as Moazzam Beg)*
- **Christopher Beiring** as *Self - Captain*
- **Carl Levin** as *Self*
- **Jack Reed** as *Self (archive footage)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Taxi to the Dark Side online?
Taxi to the Dark Side is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Taxi to the Dark Side worth watching?
Taxi to the Dark Side holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 271 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Taxi to the Dark Side and when was it released?
Taxi to the Dark Side is a feature film with a runtime of 106 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Taxi to the Dark Side?
Taxi to the Dark Side was directed by Alex Gibney.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Taxi to the Dark Side — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13362)
- [Taxi to the Dark Side](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Taxi to the Dark Side - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxi_to_the_Dark_Side)
- [Taxi to the Dark Side (2008) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/taxi-to-the-dark-side/30245/credits/)
- [택시 투 더 다크 사이드](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9C%84%ED%82%A4%EB%B0%B1%EA%B3%BC:%EB%8C%80%EB%AC%B8)
- [Taxi to the Dark Side (2007) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0854678/)

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