The Take (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2007, The Take is an action, thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Brad Furman, running about 96 minutes. “The crime was only the beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After he's shot during a heist in East L.A., an armored truck driver wrestles with rehabilitation and tracking down the man who committed the crime.

Who’s in it. The Take stars John Leguizamo as Felix De La Pena, Tyrese Gibson as Adell Baldwin, Rosie Perez as Marina De La Pena and Bobby Cannavale as Agent Steve Perelli, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Take has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Take page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Take 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 Take (2007)?
In US, The Take is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Take worth watching?
The Take holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Take?
The Take stars John Leguizamo, Tyrese Gibson, Rosie Perez, Bobby Cannavale and Sam Upton.
When was The Take released?
The Take was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.