Taking Lives (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2004, Taking Lives is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by D. J. Caruso, running about 103 minutes. “He would kill to be you.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Recruited to assist Montreal police in their desperate search for a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims, FBI profiler Illeana Scott knows it's only a matter of time before the killer strikes again. Her most promising lead is a museum employee who might be the killer's only eyewitness.
Who’s in it. Taking Lives stars Angelina Jolie as Illeana Scott, Ethan Hawke as James Costa, Kiefer Sutherland as Christopher Hart and Gena Rowlands as Mrs. Rebecca Asher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Taking Lives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $65.5M at the box office.
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 Lives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taking Lives 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 Taking Lives (2004)?
- In US, Taking Lives 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 Lives worth watching?
- Taking Lives holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Taking Lives?
- Taking Lives stars Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Kiefer Sutherland, Gena Rowlands and Olivier Martinez.
- When was Taking Lives released?
- Taking Lives was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.