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Taking Lives (2004)

“He would kill to be you.”

6.4/10 · 1,799 votes 1h 43m r Thriller

#107 of 179 films from 2004 #1388 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by D.J. Caruso · Written by Jon Bokenkamp, Michael Pye

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Overview

Recruited to assist Montreal police in their desperate search for a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims, FBI profiler Illeana Scott knows it's only a matter of time before the killer strikes again. Her most promising lead is a museum employee who might be the killer's only eyewitness.

Cast

Angelina Jolieas Illeana Scott
Ethan Hawkeas James Costa
Kiefer Sutherlandas Christopher Hart
Gena Rowlandsas Mrs. Rebecca Asher
Olivier Martinezas Paquette
Tchéky Karyoas Leclair
Jean-Hugues Angladeas Duval
Paul Danoas Young Asher
Justin Chatwinas Matt Soulsby
André Lacosteas Cashier
Marie-Josée Crozeas Medical Examiner
Christian Tessieras Interrogation Officer
Billy Two Riversas Car Salesman
Richard Lemireas Québec City Cop

Facts

Release dateMarch 19, 2004
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) — about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresThriller
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$65,470,529 (1.5× budget)
IMDbtt0364045

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Questions

How long is Taking Lives?
Taking Lives runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Taking Lives worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 1,799 votes, which places it #107 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 41%) and #1388 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Taking Lives?
Taking Lives was directed by D.J. Caruso. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Redeeming Love (2022), Disturbia (2007), Eagle Eye (2008).
Who stars in Taking Lives?
Angelina Jolie as Illeana Scott; Ethan Hawke as James Costa; Kiefer Sutherland as Christopher Hart; Gena Rowlands as Mrs. Rebecca Asher; Olivier Martinez as Paquette; Tchéky Karyo as Leclair.
What is Taking Lives rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Taking Lives?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17141.

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