Taking Off (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2013, Taking Off is a comedy film directed by Nicolas Mercier, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Romain, a handsome young man in his thirties, only thinks about his work and never reveals his emotions. He can't manage to "flirt" with girls. His older brother Luc, who has become a screenwriter, is homosexual and never stops putting his brother down. However, the two brothers get along better than they seem to. Their father has a neurodegenerative disease and must be placed in a specialized institution. This ordeal will allow Romain to better understand himself as a man.
Who’s in it. Taking Off stars Pio Marmaï as Romain, Jérémie Elkaïm as Luc, Eddy Mitchell as Georges and Chantal Lauby as Danielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Taking Off has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Taking Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking Off (2013)?
- In US, Taking Off is available to 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 Taking Off worth watching?
- Taking Off holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taking Off?
- Taking Off stars Pio Marmaï, Jérémie Elkaïm, Eddy Mitchell, Chantal Lauby and Charlotte de Turckheim.
- When was Taking Off released?
- Taking Off was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.