8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Taxi Driver (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
May, 1980. Man-seob is a taxi driver in Seoul who lives from hand to mouth, raising his young daughter alone. One day, he hears that there is a foreigner who will pay big money for a drive down to Gwangju city. Not knowing that he’s a German journalist with a hidden agenda, Man-seob takes the job.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques authoritarian state violence and champions the democratic struggle of ordinary citizens against an oppressive government, aligning with progressive ideals of human rights and challenging unjust power.
The film's casting authentically reflects its historical South Korean setting, featuring no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative portrays male protagonists and the white German journalist in a neutral to positive light, with its central critique directed at an authoritarian regime rather than traditional identities.
Secondary
A Taxi Driver is a historical drama centered on the Gwangju Uprising. The narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, themes, or plotlines, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The film "A Taxi Driver" is a historical drama centered on the Gwangju Uprising in South Korea. Its narrative focuses on a taxi driver and a foreign journalist, exploring themes of political upheaval, courage, and human connection. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the movie's plot or character arcs.
The film is a historical drama centered on a male taxi driver during the Gwangju Uprising. It does not feature any female characters engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against male opponents.
The film is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the Gwangju Uprising. All historical figures depicted maintain their documented gender, and original characters created for the film do not represent gender swaps from any prior established canon.
The film is a historical drama based on real events in South Korea. All major historical figures and characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical context and individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
8.0
Critic Ratings
9.7
6.9
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