Top 10 Taxi Driver Comedies to Watch

Description: Red Skelton stars as a taxi driver who invents a new type of fuel, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. It's a classic example of slapstick comedy from the era.

Fact: The film was directed by Jack Donohue and features a young Gloria DeHaven. It was one of the last films Skelton made before focusing on television.

Description: While not a comedy, this film features a taxi driver, Travis Bickle, whose dark humor and satirical take on society make it a unique addition to this list. It's more of a dark comedy with elements of drama and thriller.

Fact: Martin Scorsese directed this film, which earned Robert De Niro an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The iconic line "You talkin' to me?" was improvised by De Niro.

Description: Jim Jarmusch's anthology film captures the lives of taxi drivers and their passengers in five different cities over one night. Each segment is filled with humor, pathos, and the universal human experience.

Fact: The film features an international cast, including Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, and Giancarlo Esposito. It was shot in black and white to give it a timeless feel.

Description: This French comedy follows Daniel, a pizza delivery boy turned taxi driver, who uses his souped-up Peugeot 406 to race through Marseille, helping a bumbling police officer catch criminals. It's a wild ride with plenty of laughs.

Fact: The film spawned a successful franchise, including several sequels and an American remake. The original car used in the film was auctioned for charity.

Description: This American remake of the French film follows a New York City taxi driver, Belle, who teams up with a bumbling cop to catch a group of bank robbers. It's filled with slapstick humor and high-speed chases.

Fact: The film stars Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon, with cameos by Gisele Bündchen and Anna Deavere Smith. The taxi used in the film was a custom-built Ford Crown Victoria.

Description: Although primarily a documentary, it uses dark humor to explore the tragic story of an Afghan taxi driver's death in U.S. custody, offering a unique perspective on the subject.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. It was directed by Alex Gibney.

Description: This silent film comedy-drama features a taxi dancer who falls for a taxi driver, leading to humorous and touching situations. It's an early example of taxi-related humor in cinema.

Fact: The film stars Joan Crawford in one of her early roles, showcasing her dance skills. It was directed by Harry F. Millarde.

Description: This Russian film blends comedy with drama, following a taxi driver who picks up a drunken saxophonist, leading to a series of misadventures. It's a dark, yet humorous look at life in Moscow.

Fact: The film was directed by Pavel Lungin and won the Best Director award at the Cannes Film Festival. It was also nominated for a Golden Globe.

Description: This Indian comedy-drama follows a taxi driver in Mumbai who gets entangled in a series of funny and chaotic events after picking up a mysterious passenger. It's a light-hearted take on the daily grind of taxi driving.

Fact: The film stars Anupam Kher and Manoj Bajpayee, showcasing their comedic talents. It was shot on location in Mumbai, capturing the city's vibrant energy.

Description: This South Korean film follows a taxi driver who unknowingly picks up a North Korean defector, leading to a humorous yet tense journey. It's a blend of comedy and drama with a political twist.

Fact: The film stars Song Kang-ho and was a major box office hit in South Korea. It was also selected as the South Korean entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.