Taken (2008)
A former operative unleashes relentless, high-octane fury to rescue his daughter from human traffickers.
Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.
How intense is Taken?
Taken is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Taken feels like
- Tone
- tensegrittysuspensefulhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Taken
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Is Taken for you?
Is Taken scary?
Only a little. Taken has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Taken gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Taken sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Taken OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Taken?
Taken runs 1h 34m.
Where can I stream Taken?
Taken is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Taken have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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