The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1974, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Joseph Sargent, running about 104 minutes. “We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
Who’s in it. The Taking of Pelham One Two Three stars Walter Matthau as Lt. Garber, Robert Shaw as Blue, Martin Balsam as Green and Héctor Elizondo as Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Taking of Pelham One Two Three tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)?
- In US, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three worth watching?
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three stars Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Héctor Elizondo and Earl Hindman.
- When was The Taking of Pelham One Two Three released?
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.