Taxi (2015)
Kernel Score: 77% · 466 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2015-04-15
Runtime: 81 minutes
Where to watch Taxi
- Stream: Kino Film Collection
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A yellow cab is driving through the vibrant and colourful streets of Tehran. Very diverse passengers enter the taxi, each candidly expressing their views while being interviewed by the driver who is no one else but the director Jafar Panahi himself. His camera placed on the dashboard of his mobile film studio captures the spirit of Iranian society through this comedic and dramatic drive…
Taxi parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Taxi (2015) is an Iranian mockumentary in which director Jafar Panahi drives passengers around Tehran discussing censorship, poverty, and Iranian society.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jafar Panahi as Self
- Hana Saeidi as Self
- Nasrin Sotoudeh as Woman with roses
- Majid Panahi as Cinema Student (uncredited)
Taxi FAQ
Is Taxi good?
Taxi has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 466 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Taxi?
In the US you can stream Taxi on Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Taxi OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Taxi (2015) is an Iranian mockumentary in which director Jafar Panahi drives passengers around Tehran discussing censorship, poverty, and Iranian society.
What movies are like Taxi?
If you liked Taxi, try The Salesman, Reading Lolita in Tehran, A Separation and The Truman Show.