MTDb โบ Best of โบ 2008 โบ Taken
Taken (2008)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Liam Neesonas Bryan Mills
Maggie Graceas Kim Mills
Leland Orseras Sam Gilroy
Famke Janssenas Lenore St. John
Jon Griesas Mark Casey
David Warshofskyas Bernie Harris
Holly Valanceas Sheerah
Katie Cassidyas Amanda
Olivier Rabourdinas Jean-Claude Pitrel
Gรฉrard Watkinsas Patrice Saint-Clair
Xander Berkeleyas Stuart St. John
Marc Amyotas Pharmacist
Arben Bajraktarajas Marko Hoxha
Radivoje Bukviฤas Anton
Facts
| Release date | February 18, 2008 |
| Runtime | 94 min (1h 34m) โ shorter as the 2008 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $25,000,000 |
| Box office | $226,830,568 (9.1ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0936501 |
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Questions
How long is Taken?
Taken runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Taken worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 12,438 votes, which places it #30 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 87%) and #317 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Taken?
Taken was directed by Pierre Morel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: District B13 (2004), Peppermint (2018), From Paris with Love (2010).
Who stars in Taken?
Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills; Maggie Grace as Kim Mills; Leland Orser as Sam Gilroy; Famke Janssen as Lenore St. John; Jon Gries as Mark Casey; David Warshofsky as Bernie Harris.
What is Taken rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Taken?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26905.