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Taken

Play trailer 1:51 Poster for Taken PG-13 Released Jan 30, 2009 1h 31m Action Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.
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Taken is undeniably fun with slick action, but is largely a brainless exercise.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Doting dads are doting dads, I guess, and there is just no stopping him, which is a shame, as what follows is a big sorry mess of the most clichéed, improbable and xenophobic kind. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online The movie was awesome and definitely a must see. Rated: B Sep 12, 2017 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone It's fun for about 15 minutes seeing Neeson do James Bond as Daddy Dangerous. But the surprise wears off quickly. Rated: 2/4 Feb 3, 2011 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand This isn’t Superman righting the wrongs of the world, it’s Alpha Dad using all the tools of spycraft and a lifetime of expertise on the front lines of international hot spots to take out every obstacle on his mission find his daughter. Apr 26, 2025 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review [Neeson's] presence deepens the role compared to your standard invincible action hero, delivering a character we want to see succeed. Rated: 3/4 Dec 15, 2023 Full Review Sean Chandler Sean Chandler Talks About A perfectly effective escapist fantasy for dads. It may stick to the formula, but with Liam Neeson in the lead it absolutely delivers what the target audience desires. Oct 13, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Craig H Hadn't seen this in 15 years easily and forgot what an aura merchant Liam Neeson is here with his particular set of skills! A super entertaining, fast paced old school type action thriller. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/05/25 Full Review Ray C The film that propelled Liam Neeson into action stardom. Taken benefits from a brisk, effortless pace and a ticking clock that add a strong sense of urgency. Liam Neeson absolutely shines in the lead and the film has some solid action. Though, none of the action scenes are particularly amazing. But overall, definitely recommend it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/31/25 Full Review Kristal R amazing movie, i loved it when i was little and i was not a fan of action and was obssesed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/08/25 Full Review Noah B. Good action movie. Liam Neeson stole the show Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Stephen C Successful action movie in 1 hour and 31 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Intense Sequences of Violence, Disturbing Thematic Material, Language, Sexual Content and Some Drug References!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/29/25 Full Review thiago s Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas de ação são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é mais ou menos, e só o Liam neelson ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A former government operative comes out of retirement and uses all his extensive training to rescue his estranged daughter from a slave trade operation.
Director
Pierre Morel
Producer
Luc Besson
Screenwriter
Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
All Pictures Media, Grive Productions, EuropaCorp, Twentieth Century Fox, M6 Films Production, Seaside Film Taken
Rating
PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Disturbing Thematic Material|Language|Sexual Content|Some Drug References)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 30, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$145.0M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS
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