Takedown (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 2000, Takedown is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Joe Chappelle, running about 92 minutes. “The world has a right to know.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kevin Mitnick is quite possibly the best hacker in the world. Hunting for more and more information, seeking more and more cyber-trophies every day, he constantly looks for bigger challenges. When he breaks into the computer of a security expert and an ex-hacker, he finds one - and much more than that...
Who’s in it. Takedown stars Skeet Ulrich as Kevin Mitnick, Angela Featherstone as Julia, Donal Logue as Alex Lowe and Christopher McDonald as Mitch Gibson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Takedown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Takedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of Takedown 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 Takedown (2000)?
- In US, Takedown is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Takedown worth watching?
- Takedown holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Takedown?
- Takedown stars Skeet Ulrich, Angela Featherstone, Donal Logue, Christopher McDonald and Tom Berenger.
- When was Takedown released?
- Takedown was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
