A Taxi Driver (2017)
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A Taxi Driver is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, wavve, Watcha.
What the audience says
A Taxi Driver is one of the better-rated Korean films out there. It's sitting at 8.0/10 on TMDB across 1,233 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 2h 18m on it?
2h 18m of Korean action with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 8.0/10 on 1,233 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jang Hoon
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 1 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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