Robert De Niro's acclaimed thriller 'Taxi Driver' is currently available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer, but viewers have only until Tuesday, August 25 to watch it. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
De Niro's Busy Year
The 82-year-old two-time Oscar winner remains active in Hollywood. After receiving his eighth Oscar nomination for 'The Killers of the Flower Moon', he starred in 'The Alto Knights' in 2025. His upcoming Netflix thriller 'The Whisper Man' releases next month, reuniting him with streamer after the series 'Zero Day'. He is also set to appear in 'Focker in Law', the fourth 'Meet the Parents' film co-starring Ben Stiller and Ariana Grande.
About 'Taxi Driver'
Released in 1976, 'Taxi Driver' is set in a decaying New York City after the Vietnam War. De Niro plays Travis Bickle, a taxi driver whose mental state deteriorates as he works nights, eventually becoming a vigilante. He attempts to rescue a young prostitute, played by Jodie Foster. The supporting cast includes Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, Leonard Harris, and Albert Brooks in his first feature role.
Critical and Commercial Success
Grossing $28.6 million on a $1.9 million budget, the film won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and earned four Oscar nominations, though it won none. It holds an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it a must-see masterpiece. Recently re-released in cinemas, the film remains a celebrated classic.
