Taken Away (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2014, Taken Away is a drama and tv movie film directed by Michael Feifer, running about 85 minutes.

What it’s about. A corrupt politician covers up his daughter Vicky's pregnancy by forcing her to give the baby up for adoption. The newborn is adopted by a loving couple unable to have children, but a year later Vicky, now in college, realizes she was forced into signing the papers and really wants her daughter back. After sneaking into the adoption agency to find out who the adoptive parents are, she takes them to court to fight for custody.

Who’s in it. Taken Away stars Chelsea Ricketts as Vicky, Jake Thomas as Lucas, Julie Warner as Barbara and Michael Nouri as Senator Worthington, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Taken Away has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taken Away page.

If you liked it. Fans of Taken Away tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Taken Away (2014)?
In US, Taken Away is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Taken Away worth watching?
Taken Away holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Taken Away?
Taken Away stars Chelsea Ricketts, Jake Thomas, Julie Warner, Michael Nouri and Lisa Sheridan.
When was Taken Away released?
Taken Away was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.