The Takeaway (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2025, The Takeaway is a horror, thriller and comedy film directed by Milan van Helvoort, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Mino is an average white Dutch boy. But when a kid mocks him with slanted eyes, and he gets called a fucking Chinese at the restaurant where he works, disbelief and doubt begin to creep in. His parents insist that he’s ‘just Dutch’, like them. After a heated confrontation, Mino undergoes a transformation, and in this graduation film, for the first time he sees what he really looks like. A comic thriller, based on the filmmaker’s own experiences, about racism and the alienating moment of realising your appearance doesn’t match the culture you’ve grown up in your whole life.
Who’s in it. The Takeaway stars Maarten van der Knijff as Mino, Jonathan Frans as Mino, Carlijn van Vliet and Jeroen Rienks.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Takeaway sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Takeaway page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Takeaway tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Takeaway (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Takeaway change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Takeaway worth watching?
- The Takeaway holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Takeaway?
- The Takeaway stars Maarten van der Knijff, Jonathan Frans, Carlijn van Vliet and Jeroen Rienks.
- When was The Takeaway released?
- The Takeaway was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.