The Takedown (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2022, The Takedown is an action and comedy film directed by Louis Leterrier, running about 119 minutes. “Two cops. One case. No clue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ousmane Diakité and François Monge are two cops with very different styles, backgrounds and careers. The unlikely pair are reunited once again for a new investigation that takes them across France. What seemed to be a simple drug deal turns out to be a much bigger criminal case wrapped in danger and unexpected comedy.
Who’s in it. The Takedown stars Omar Sy as Ousmane Diakhité, Laurent Lafitte as François Monge, Izïa Higelin as Alice and Stéphane Pézerat as Mercier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Takedown has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Takedown page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Takedown (2022)?
- In US, The Takedown is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Takedown worth watching?
- The Takedown holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Takedown?
- The Takedown stars Omar Sy, Laurent Lafitte, Izïa Higelin, Stéphane Pézerat and Dimitri Storoge.
- When was The Takedown released?
- The Takedown was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.