The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009)
A subway dispatcher faces off with a criminal mastermind as a hijacked train hurtles through the city.
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
How intense is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
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Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 for you?
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 scary?
Only a little. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is streaming on AMC+.
Does The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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