A Taxi Driver
A Taxi Driver
4K HDR
4K HDR

Connecting to Server 1 (Direct 4K)...

4K Ultra HD • HDR
80% MatchIMDb8.020172h 18m4K UHDFREEReleased

A Taxi Driver

Original Native Title: 택시운전사 (ko)

Based on true events, an untold story of a taxi driver.

Audio Tracks:KoreanJapaneseEnglishGerman

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.

More Like This15 Titles

Tap any title to switch stream instantly in 4K Ultra HD

More

Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Jang Hoon

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.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & LoyaltyMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in A Taxi Driver.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Jang Hoon

Screenplay / Writers

Eom Yu-na, Jo Seul-yeah

Executive Producers

Park Un-kyoung, You Jeong-hun

Original Score

Jo Yeong-wook

Cinematography

Go Rak-sun

Film Editing

Kim Sang-bum

Production Design

Jeong Yi-jin

Costume Styling

Cho Sang-kyung

Production Studios & Global Distribution
The LAMPKR
ShowboxKR

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
South Korea

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
The LAMPStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
ShowboxStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2014 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2015 - 2016 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2016 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

August 2, 2017

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of A Taxi Driver, Jang Hoon and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Song Kang-ho's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in A Taxi Driver, Song Kang-ho underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Thomas Kretschmann. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Jang Hoon concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout A Taxi Driver, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($81.9M Gross)

A Taxi Driver conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $81.9 Million against an estimated $12.8 Million production budget (6.4x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of A Taxi Driver was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$12.8 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$81.9 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

6.4x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

South Korea

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for A Taxi Driver

Where was A Taxi Driver filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

A Taxi Driver was filmed primarily across South Korea utilizing major facilities such as The LAMP, Showbox. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in A Taxi Driver?

The ensemble features Song Kang-ho as Kim Man-seob, Thomas Kretschmann as Jürgen Hinzpeter, Yoo Hai-jin as Hwang Tae-sul, Ryu Jun-yeol as Gu Jae-sik, under the visionary direction of Jang Hoon.

Where can I stream A Taxi Driver online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream A Taxi Driver (2017) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for A Taxi Driver?

A Taxi Driver is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.