Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 in the US?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 suitable for kids?

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20091h 46mCrime / Thriller / Action

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Name: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 2009-06-10
Duration: 106 min

I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today.

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

TMDB audience score

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 46m

At 1h 46m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Action

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, and action.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,517 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 46m.
It is included with YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 3,517 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and action film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 in the US?: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 streams on YouTube TV and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel and 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 The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 suitable for kids?: The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.