MyCinema has not rated Taken for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Taken in the US?

Taken can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Taken runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Is Taken suitable for kids?

Taken is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB20081h 34mAction / Thriller

Taken

Name: Taken
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2008-02-18
Duration: 94 min

They took his daughter. He'll take their lives.

Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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Taken at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 34m

At 1h 34m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under action and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 12,485 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Taken tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 34m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 12,485 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Taken

Is Taken scary?: MyCinema has not rated Taken for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Taken in the US?: Taken can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Taken?: Taken runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Is Taken suitable for kids?: Taken is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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