The movies revolves around Travis saving a 13 year old girl that is a prostitute from a pimp. Swear words are constant throughout the entire movie.. The F bomb is said dozens of times, the C word is used once or twice. also words such as N*****, D*mn, h*** B****, a** are said.

Whether the 1976 film Taxi Driver is considered "inappropriate" depends heavily on the age and maturity of the viewer, but it is unequivocally a mature-rated film intended for adult audiences. Rated R in the United States and 18 in many other regions, it contains significant amounts of graphic violence, strong profanity, and themes of sexual exploitation and psychological instability. The film is a gritty character study of Travis Bickle, a lonely veteran who spirals into a violent obsession with "cleaning up" the streets of New York. It features intense scenes involving prostitution—including a young Jodie Foster playing a child prostitute—and a bloody, visceral climax that was considered shocking upon its release. While it is widely regarded as one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces for its direction by Martin Scorsese and performance by Robert De Niro, its themes of alienation and vigilante justice are dark and disturbing. It is generally not recommended for children or teenagers, as the film requires a high level of critical thinking to navigate its complex, bleak, and morally ambiguous narrative.