D.C. Cab (1983) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The tale of a hapless group of cabbies and a rundown cab company owned by Harold. Albert comes to town with a dream of starting his own cab company but needs to motivate Harold's employees to want to make something out of themselves. It is only when Albert is kidnapped that the cabbies must decide whether or not they are loyal to Albert and his cause.
Rated R • 1983 • 1h 39m
A young man joins a ragtag Washington D.C. taxi company and helps the down-and-out drivers save the business. Mr. T, Adam Baldwin, and a cast of comedic character actors. The R rating covers language and adult content.
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Is D.C. Cab appropriate for kids?
A young man joins a ragtag Washington D.C. taxi company and helps the down-and-out drivers save the business. Mr. T, Adam Baldwin, and a cast of comedic character actors. The R rating covers language and adult content. Read more — free account
Content severity in D.C. Cab
What happens in D.C. Cab, moment by moment
- 0:05 💬 Language 5/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:38 💬 Language 5/10
Sex and nudity in D.C. Cab
There is no actual sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The content remains focused on the comedic camaraderie and business struggles of the taxi drivers. While some crude jokes and suggestive dialogue occur, the film avoids graphic visual depictions in this category.
Violence and gore in D.C. Cab
The film features moderate action sequences, including a kidnapping subplot that drives the third act. Viewers will see brief physical altercations, comedic scuffles, and a climactic rescue mission involving the taxi fleet. While there is no gore, the aggressive behavior and threat levels are consistent with an R-rated urban comedy from the early 1980s.
Language in D.C. Cab
Strong profanity is a constant presence throughout the film, appearing in nearly every scene. The dialogue contains frequent use of the F-word, racial slurs, and various aggressive insults used among the drivers. This pervasive coarse language is the primary factor contributing to the film's restrictive rating.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in D.C. Cab
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption depicted in the movie. The characters may be seen in gritty urban environments, but the narrative does not focus on substance abuse or recreational consumption. The tone remains centered on the group's professional and personal antics rather than drug-related themes.
Mature themes in D.C. Cab
Mr. T's Samson as the film's physical and moral centre. A film about misfits who become a community. Schumacher's early career at its most cheerful. A time capsule of early 80s Washington and the ensemble comedy tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is D.C. Cab appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests D.C. Cab is best for ages 15+. It's rated R. A young man joins a ragtag Washington D.C. taxi company and helps the down-and-out drivers save the business. Mr. T, Adam Baldwin, and a cast of comedic character actors. The R rating covers language and adult content.
What age rating does D.C. Cab have?
D.C. Cab is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 15+.
What is D.C. Cab about?
A young man joins a ragtag Washington D.C. taxi company and helps the down-and-out drivers save the business. Mr. T, Adam Baldwin, and a cast of comedic character actors. The R rating covers language and adult content.
Is there sex or nudity in D.C. Cab?
There is no actual sexual activity or nudity depicted in the film. The content remains focused on the comedic camaraderie and business struggles of the taxi drivers. While some crude jokes and suggestive dialogue occur, the film avoids graphic visual…
How violent is D.C. Cab?
The film features moderate action sequences, including a kidnapping subplot that drives the third act. Viewers will see brief physical altercations, comedic scuffles, and a climactic rescue mission involving the taxi fleet. While there is no gore, the…
Is the language in D.C. Cab appropriate for kids?
Strong profanity is a constant presence throughout the film, appearing in nearly every scene. The dialogue contains frequent use of the F-word, racial slurs, and various aggressive insults used among the drivers. This pervasive coarse language is the primary…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in D.C. Cab?
There is no significant use of illegal drugs or excessive alcohol consumption depicted in the movie. The characters may be seen in gritty urban environments, but the narrative does not focus on substance abuse or recreational consumption. The tone remains…
What mature themes appear in D.C. Cab?
Mr. T's Samson as the film's physical and moral centre. A film about misfits who become a community. Schumacher's early career at its most cheerful. A time capsule of early 80s Washington and the ensemble comedy tradition.
How long is D.C. Cab?
D.C. Cab runs 99 minutes, directed by Joel Schumacher, released in 1983.
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