Rainy Days

In the gritty streets of New York City, a lonely taxi driver named Travis Bickle struggles with alienation and a growing obsession with cleaning up the city's perceived corruption. He becomes increasingly detached from reality, culminating in a violent confrontation with a pimp and a presidential candidate.

Taxi Driver is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American cinema, praised for its raw intensity, complex character study, and unflinching portrayal of urban decay. While its violence and themes were controversial upon release, it has since been recognized for its profound influence on filmmaking and its enduring cultural impact.

• A powerful and disturbing character study of urban alienation.

• Visually stunning and masterfully directed, with a career-defining performance from Robert De Niro.

• Its controversial themes and graphic violence continue to provoke discussion and analysis.

Google audience: Google users frequently praise the film's intense atmosphere, De Niro's captivating performance, and Scorsese's masterful direction. Some viewers note the film's dark and bleak tone, while others are struck by its lasting relevance and commentary on society.

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1976 Cannes Film Festival. Robert De Niro was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The film has been selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry.

Robert De Niro famously drove a taxi for several weeks to prepare for his role, experiencing firsthand the city's underbelly and the lives of its drivers.