Taking Lives
2004, English. Directed by D.J. Caruso.
He would kill to be you.
Recruited to assist Montreal police in their desperate search for a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims, FBI profiler Illeana Scott knows it's only a matter of time before the killer strikes again. Her most promising lead is a museum employee who might be the killer's only eyewitness.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,839 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Taking Lives
Taking Lives is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- D.J. CarusoDirector
- Angelina JolieIlleana Scott
- Ethan HawkeJames Costa
- Kiefer SutherlandChristopher Hart
- Gena RowlandsMrs. Rebecca Asher
- Olivier MartinezPaquette
- Tchéky KaryoLeclair
- Jean-Hugues AngladeDuval
- Paul DanoYoung Asher
- Justin ChatwinMatt Soulsby
- André LacosteCashier
- Marie-Josée CrozeMedical Examiner
- Christian TessierInterrogation Officer
Details
- Released
- 19 March 2004
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Jon Bokenkamp
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $65M
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What Taking Lives is based on
Taking Lives is adapted from a novel.
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Taking Lives: quick answers
Is Taking Lives worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,839 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taking Lives?
Taking Lives runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Taking Lives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taking Lives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taking Lives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taking Lives is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taking Lives on?
Taking Lives is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Lives?
If you liked Taking Lives, try The Jackal, The Ritual Killer, Three Days of the Condor.
Who directed Taking Lives?
Taking Lives (2004) was directed by D.J. Caruso and stars Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Kiefer Sutherland.
What is Taking Lives based on?
Taking Lives is adapted from a novel.