The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009, English. Directed by Tony Scott.
I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 3,558 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tony ScottDirector
- Denzel WashingtonWalter Garber
- John TravoltaRyder
- John TurturroLt. Camonetti
- Luis GuzmánPhil Ramos
- James GandolfiniMayor
- Michael RispoliJohn Johnson
- Gary BasarabaJerry Pollard, motorman
- Alex KaluzhskyGeorge, teen hostage
- Alice KremelbergGeorge's Girlfriend
- Katherine SigismundMother-hostage
- Jake SicilianoBoy hostage
- Gbenga AkinnagbeWallace, hostage
Details
- Released
- 10 June 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Brian Helgeland
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $150M
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What The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is based on
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is based on The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1973) by Morton Freedgood, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
1973
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
By Morton Freedgood
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3: quick answers
Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 3,558 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 on?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
If you liked The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, try The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, The Fate of the Furious, Night of the Juggler.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009) was directed by Tony Scott and stars Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro.
What is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 based on?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is based on The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1973) by Morton Freedgood, published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.