Taken (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2008, Taken is an action and thriller film directed by Pierre Morel, running about 94 minutes. “They took his daughter. He'll take their lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While vacationing with a friend in Paris, an American girl is kidnapped by a gang of human traffickers intent on selling her into forced prostitution. Working against the clock, her ex-spy father must pull out all the stops to save her. But with his best years possibly behind him, the job may be more than he can handle.
Who’s in it. Taken stars Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, Maggie Grace as Kim Mills, Leland Orser as Sam Gilroy and Famke Janssen as Lenore St John, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Taken has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $226.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV 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 Taken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taken 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 Taken (2008)?
- In US, Taken is available to stream on YouTube TV, 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 Taken worth watching?
- Taken holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Taken?
- Taken stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Famke Janssen and Jon Gries.
- When was Taken released?
- Taken was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.