The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1998, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Félix Alcalá, running about 100 minutes.
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 Edward James Olmos as Det. Anthony Piscotti, Vincent D'Onofrio as Mr. Blue, Lisa Vidal as Babs Cardoza and Lorraine Bracco as Det. Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1998)?
- In US, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. 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 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three stars Edward James Olmos, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lisa Vidal, Lorraine Bracco and Ingrid Veninger.
- When was The Taking of Pelham One Two Three released?
- The Taking of Pelham One Two Three was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.