Is Taxi Driver appropriate for children?

# Taxi Driver - Parental Guide This R-rated film follows a mentally unstable man planning violence in 1970s New York. It contains strong language, brutal violence, and scenes involving child prostitution. The dark, disturbing content and themes of isolation and instability make it unsuitable for children and only appropriate for mature teens and adults.

What age is Taxi Driver suitable for?

Our verdict for Taxi Driver is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Taxi Driver safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1976

Rating

Genre

Crime, Drama

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert De Niro

Travis Bickle

Jodie Foster

Iris

Cybill Shepherd

Betsy

Harvey Keitel

Sport

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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