Taxi Driver
Movie • 1976
On every street in every city in this country, there's a nobody who dreams of being somebody. He's a lonely forgotten man desperate to prove that he's alive.
Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city.
Taxi Driver
Movie • 1976
On every street in every city in this country, there's a nobody who dreams of being somebody. He's a lonely forgotten man desperate to prove that he's alive.
Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting the streets nightly, growing increasingly detached from reality as he dreams of cleaning up the filthy city.
Suggested Age
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This film depicts extreme psychological distress and violent themes. The mature subject matter requires a developed understanding of complex adult issues and emotional resilience.
Content Safety Breakdown
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Sex & Nudity
While there isn't explicit nudity, there are implied sexual situations and references. A brief scene with a prostitute is included, and there are discussions of a sexual nature.
Violence & Gore
This film contains extremely graphic and disturbing violence. It includes realistic depictions of shooting, blood, and severe injuries, including a climactic and brutal shootout.
Profanity
The film features frequent and strong profanity. Words like 'f***' and 'sh**' are used extensively throughout the dialogue, often in expressions of anger or frustration.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters are shown regularly smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol. Travis also abuses amphetamines, which contribute to his mental state and isolation.
Frightening Scenes
This movie is intensely psychological and features deeply disturbing themes and imagery. It includes scenes of extreme violence, social commentary that can be unsettling, and a pervasive sense of dread and psychological deterioration.
Key Insights
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This is a story about a man who feels very alone and is deeply unhappy with the world around him. He drives a taxi at night and starts to think about changing things in a very intense way.
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What Parents Need to Know
Features intense psychological distress, graphic violence, and a pervasive sense of nihilism. The film is a stark portrayal of a disturbed individual's descent.
What Kids Can Learn
While not suitable for children, it can serve as a cautionary example of the dangers of unchecked anger and severe mental health struggles when viewed by older teens with parental guidance.
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Why Parents Might Like It
A critically acclaimed cinematic masterpiece exploring complex psychological and societal themes, appreciated for its artistic merit and powerful performances.
Positives & Learning
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Positive Messages
No discernible positive messages are present; the narrative focuses on escalating alienation and disillusionment.
Positive Role Models
Travis Bickle exhibits severe psychological issues and morally corrupt behavior, offering no positive behavioral models for emulation.
Diverse Representations
Limited diversity is present, with some representation of marginalized communities within the urban setting, but not explored in depth or with significant agency.
Educational Value
Offers a bleak but potent examination of urban alienation and the psychological impact of social isolation.
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