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Taxi 2 (2000)

“France's answer to the Italian job”

6.3/10 · 1,958 votes 1h 22m ActionComedyAdventureCrime

#90 of 125 films from 2000 #1451 of 2168 in action

Directed by Gérard Krawczyk · Written by Luc Besson

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Overview

A cabdriver and a cop race to Paris to rescue a love interest and the Japanese minister of defense from kidnappers.

Cast

Samy Nacerias Daniel Morales
Frédéric Diefenthalas Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec
Marion Cotillardas Lilly Bertineau
Emma Wiklundas Petra
Bernard Farcyas Commissaire Gibert
Jean-Christophe Bouvetas Général Edmond Bertineau
Frédérique Tirmontas Mother
Marc Faureas French Minister
Haruhiko Hirataas Japanese Minister
Tsuyu Shimizuas Yuli
Ko Suzukias Katano
Yoshi Oidaas Yuke Tsumoto
Kentaroas Yakuza
Hiro Uchiyamaas Master hypnotist

Facts

Release dateMarch 25, 2000
Runtime82 min (1h 22m) — shorter as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Adventure, Crime
LanguageFR
Budget$10,500,000
Box office$64,433,844 (6.1× budget)
IMDbtt0183869

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Questions

How long is Taxi 2?
Taxi 2 runs 82 minutes (1h 22m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Taxi 2 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,958 votes, which places it #90 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 29%) and #1451 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Taxi 2?
Taxi 2 was directed by Gérard Krawczyk. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Wasabi (2001), Taxi 3 (2003), Taxi 4 (2007).
Who stars in Taxi 2?
Samy Naceri as Daniel Morales; Frédéric Diefenthal as Émilien Coutant-Kerbalec; Marion Cotillard as Lilly Bertineau; Emma Wiklund as Petra; Bernard Farcy as Commissaire Gibert; Jean-Christophe Bouvet as Général Edmond Bertineau.
Where can I watch the trailer for Taxi 2?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/72770.

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