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Taken

Play trailer 1:51 Poster for Taken PG-13 2009 1h 31m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.

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Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator 08/23/2018
Doting dads are doting dads, I guess, and there is just no stopping him, which is a shame, as what follows is a big sorry mess of the most clichéed, improbable and xenophobic kind. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
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The movie was awesome and definitely a must see. Go to Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone 02/03/2011
2/4
It's fun for about 15 minutes seeing Neeson do James Bond as Daddy Dangerous. But the surprise wears off quickly. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 04/26/2025
This isn’t Superman righting the wrongs of the world, it’s Alpha Dad using all the tools of spycraft and a lifetime of expertise on the front lines of international hot spots to take out every obstacle on his mission find his daughter. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 12/15/2023
3/4
[Neeson's] presence deepens the role compared to your standard invincible action hero, delivering a character we want to see succeed. Go to Full Review Sean Chandler Sean Chandler Talks About 10/13/2023
A perfectly effective escapist fantasy for dads. It may stick to the formula, but with Liam Neeson in the lead it absolutely delivers what the target audience desires. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris S @Janomi Jun 26 Taken is proof that a simple premise, executed well, can be incredibly effective. A retired CIA operative has 96 hours to rescue his kidnapped daughter, and the movie wastes almost no time getting there. The stakes are clear from the start, the pacing is relentless, and every scene pushes Bryan Mills closer to his goal. Liam Neeson delivers the performance that reinvented his career. As Bryan Mills, he combines intelligence, quiet confidence, and ruthless determination into one of the most memorable action heroes of the 2000s. His "particular set of skills" speech remains one of the genre's most iconic moments. Director Pierre Morel keeps the tension high throughout, while Maggie Grace gives the story enough emotional grounding to make Bryan's mission feel personal. The plot doesn't break much new ground, and some villains are fairly one-dimensional, but the focused story, brisk pacing, and Neeson's commanding performance make Taken one of the best modern action thrillers. See more Jens B @Jens97 May 30 It’s always those Albanians... Liam Neeson channels Bronson, and the result is a pretty entertaining 90 minutes of film. The only bummer is that the editing and camerawork completely ruin the action. Still, I had plenty of fun. See more Josphat I @RT20563539 May 25 A Particular Set Of skills I don't know who you are. I don't know want you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. What I do have are a particular set of skills. Skills I have aquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. If you let my daughter go now, that will be the end of it. I will not look for you, I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you and I will kill you. This should just summarize what you should expect in this movie. One of my best action kidnap movies you will ever see. See more Isaac E. @ChristianCinemaCritic May 25 Plot conveniences aside, this is an absolute blast. See more Musa A @doodleflame Mar 30 Very good film, a little generic but tense and great film-making See more Kota G. @RT84573380 Mar 21 And amazing edge sitting movie absolutely amazing See more Read all reviews
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Pierre Morel

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Liam Neeson

Bryan

Maggie Grace

Kim

Famke Janssen

Lenore

Leland Orser

Sam

Jon Gries

Casey

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Fani Kolarova as the streetwalker and Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." (L-R) Olivier Rabourdin as Jean Claude and Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." Maggie Grace as Kim in "Taken." Liam Neeson as Bryan and Famke Janssen as Lenore in "Taken." (L-R) Maggie Grace as Kim, Famke Janssen as Lenore and Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." Liam Neeson (right) as Bryan in "Taken." Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." Liam Neeson as Bryan in "Taken." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.
Director
Pierre Morel
Producer
Luc Besson
Screenwriter
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
All Pictures Media, Grive Productions, EuropaCorp, Twentieth Century Fox, M6 Films Production, Seaside Film Taken
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Disturbing Thematic Material|Language|Sexual Content|Some Drug References)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$145.0M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS