Taxi to the Dark Side (2008): Ratings & Box Office
Taxi to the Dark Side is a 2008 crime documentary directed by Alex Gibney. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $294,309 worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Documentary (Feature) and Documentary (Feature). Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Alex Gibney
- Genres
- Crime , War , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Taxi to the Dark Side About?
The premise of Taxi to the Dark Side without spoilers.
Alex Gibney’s documentary examines the death of an Afghan taxi driver at Bagram air base, uncovering a disturbing account of torture and murder involving U.S. forces. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, the film explores the circumstances surrounding the death and reveals the wider implications of interrogation policies. It offers a critical look at the actions taken and the potential consequences for American values and international law.
Taxi to the Dark Side Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- afghanistan
- waterboarding
- rocket attack
- screaming
- maiming
- dead body
- chained
- archive footage
- disorientation
- the white house washington d.c.
- cia central intelligence agency
- military and war documentary
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- detainee
- taxi
- guantanamo bay
- torture
- deprivation
- assault
- dog
- abu ghraib
- taxi driver
- sleep deprivation
- iraq
- death
- guerrilla
- destruction of property
- global war on terror
- government abuse
- government
- death certificate
- yelling
- capture
- legality
- autopsy photo
- autopsy
- corpse
- medal
- torture chamber
- iraqi
- cage
- peanut farmer
- tractor
- machine gun
- confession
- newsreel footage
- barbed wire
- isolation cell
- cell
- presidential pardon
- election
The Director of Taxi to the Dark Side
Directed by Alex Gibney.
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Director Alex Gibney
More from Alex Gibney
More films directed by Alex Gibney, best-rated first: Totally Under Control, Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie, Crazy, Not Insane and Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.
Taxi to the Dark Side Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Taxi to the Dark Side 82 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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Taxi to the Dark Side Box Office
Taxi to the Dark Side grossed $294,309 worldwide. $274,661 came from the US and Canada and $19,648 (7%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$294.3K
- US & Canada
- $274.7K
- International
- $19.6K
Taxi to the Dark Side Awards & Nominations
Taxi to the Dark Side won 2 Oscars, including Documentary (Feature) and Documentary (Feature).
2 wins3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2009 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Documentary (Feature) – Alex Gibney
- Oscars 2008 1 win · 1 nomination
- Won Documentary (Feature) – Alex Gibney
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DGA Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Documentaries – Alex Gibney
Taxi to the Dark Side Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Taxi to the Dark Side.
Taxi to the Dark Side Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Taxi zur Hölle” and “Um Táxi para a Escuridão”.
- Also known as
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- Taxi zur Hölle
- Um Táxi para a Escuridão
- 驶向阴霾的出租
- 计程车司机之死
- 黑暗纪事
- Um Taxi para a Escuridão
- Taksi pimeyteen
- Taxi al lado oscuro
- Un taxi pour l'enfer
- Такси на тёмную сторону
- 开往暗处的的士
- 「闇」へ
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- 택시 투 더 다크 사이드
- מונית לצד האפל
- Kurs do Krainy Cienia
- 黑暗紀事
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Taxi to the Dark Side FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Taxi to the Dark Side, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Taxi to the Dark Side?
Taxi to the Dark Side runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Taxi to the Dark Side released?
Taxi to the Dark Side was released on January 18, 2008.
Who directed Taxi to the Dark Side?
Taxi to the Dark Side was directed by Alex Gibney.
More films by Alex Gibney How much did Taxi to the Dark Side make at the box office?
Taxi to the Dark Side grossed $294,309 worldwide ($274,661 domestic, $19,648 international).
How is Taxi to the Dark Side rated?
Taxi to the Dark Side has 82 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did Taxi to the Dark Side win?
Taxi to the Dark Side won 2 awards from 3 nominations, including Documentary (Feature) at the Oscars 2009.
Does Taxi to the Dark Side have a post-credit scene?
No. Taxi to the Dark Side has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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