Taxi (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Taxi
Director: Gérard Pirès
Released: 1998
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 6.7

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated 15 • 1998 • 1h 26m

Directed by Gérard Pirès

6.7

2K+

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Age

13+

The 1998 French action-comedy "Taxi" follows a speed-loving Marseilles taxi driver, Daniel, who is forced to help a bumbling police inspector catch a gang of bank robbers. The film's content is equivalent to a strong PG-13 rating, primarily due to frequent and intense car chases, crashes, and stylized, non-graphic gun violence. Parents should be aware of numerous sequences featuring reckless driving played for thrills, along with some… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Samy Naceri

Frédéric Diefenthal

Marion Cotillard

Manuela Gourary

Emma Wiklund

Bernard Farcy

Georges Neri

Guy Quang

Maurice Murcia

Sabine Bail

Dan Herzberg

Sébastien Thiery

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Is Taxi appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Taxi

Sex Mild 2/10

Violence Strong 6/10

Language Moderate 4/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Moderate 4/10

What happens in Taxi, moment by moment

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0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10

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Sex and nudity in Taxi

Sexual content is minimal. A romantic subplot involves a police officer's unrequited crush, which eventually leads to flirtation and a kiss. The main character has a live-in girlfriend, and they are shown affectionately in non-explicit domestic scenes, but there is no nudity or sexual activity depicted.

Violence and gore in Taxi

Violence is frequent but largely stylized and comedic, centering on car-related action. There are numerous high-speed, reckless driving sequences, resulting in multiple car crashes and large-scale pile-ups, played for spectacle rather than horror. Several scenes feature shootouts with automatic weapons, but injuries are not shown graphically. In one scene, the main characters are shot at by a cornered suspect, and a major gunfight breaks out in the street, though it's chaotic and lacks focus on victims.

Language in Taxi

Language is infrequent to moderate. As a French film, the English subtitles may contain profanity like "shit," "asshole," and milder terms such as "hell" or "damn." Expect exclamations and insults, particularly from characters during moments of frustration or high-speed chases.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Taxi

Substance use is not a focus of the film. Characters are briefly seen consuming alcohol (wine or beer) in a social or domestic context, which is incidental to the plot.

Mature themes in Taxi

The film's themes include the comedic incompetence of law enforcement, the glorification of reckless driving, and the formation of an unlikely friendship. A central theme is pursuing one's dream, as Daniel is passionate about his taxi. A minor thematic element involves a character's carelessness leading to his apartment burning down, causing temporary distress and displacement.

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Is Taxi appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Taxi is best for ages 13+. It's rated 15. The 1998 French action-comedy "Taxi" follows a speed-loving Marseilles taxi driver, Daniel, who is forced to help a bumbling police inspector catch a gang of bank robbers. The film's content is equivalent to a strong…

What age rating does Taxi have?

Taxi is officially rated 15. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Taxi about?

Is there sex or nudity in Taxi?

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Is the language in Taxi appropriate for kids?

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Taxi?

Substance use is not a focus of the film. Characters are briefly seen consuming alcohol (wine or beer) in a social or domestic context, which is incidental to the plot.

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How long is Taxi?

Taxi runs 86 minutes, directed by Gérard Pirès, released in 1998.

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