Taxi Driver 2018

Vietnam veteran Travis Bickle drives a taxi through the decaying New York City, becoming increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and his own isolation. He becomes obsessed with the idea of cleaning up the city, particularly rescuing a teenage prostitute named Iris. His descent into vigilantism culminates in a violent and bloody showdown.

Taxi Driver is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American cinema, lauded for its raw portrayal of urban alienation and psychological complexity. Critics praised Scorsese's direction, Schrader's screenplay, De Niro's iconic performance, and the film's haunting atmosphere.

• A visceral and unflinching examination of urban decay and psychological disintegration.

• Robert De Niro delivers a career-defining performance as the disturbed Travis Bickle.

• Scorsese's masterful direction creates a palpable sense of unease and alienation.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise the film's powerful performances, particularly Robert De Niro's chilling portrayal of Travis Bickle. Many find the film's exploration of alienation and mental deterioration to be profound and disturbing, though some note its graphic violence.

Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival, nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor (Robert De Niro) and Best Supporting Actor (Jodie Foster). It is preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry.

The iconic opening scene of Travis Bickle driving his taxi through New York City at night was filmed without permits, with Scorsese and the crew simply driving around the city and capturing footage as they went.