Take Out
2008, Chinese. Directed by Tsou Shih-ching & Sean Baker.
One illegal immigrant, one smuggling debt, one day to pay up.
An illegal Chinese immigrant falls behind on payments on an enormous smuggling debt. Ming Ding has only until the end of the day to come up with the money.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Take Out
Take Out is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tsou Shih-chingDirector
- Sean BakerDirector
- Charles JangMing Ding
- Jeng-Hua YuYoung
- Wang-Thye LeeBig Sister
- Justin WanWei
- Jeff HuangMa
- Shih-Yun TsouCollector #1
- Joe ChienCollector #2
- Waley LiuMing's Roommate
- Ed JansenMing's Roommate #2
- David LiuMing's Roommate #3
- Huang ShengyiMing's Cousin
- Ethel BrooksFirst Delivery
Details
- Released
- 6 June 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tsou Shih-ching, Sean Baker
- Budget
- $3K
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Take Out: quick answers
Is Take Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Take Out?
Take Out runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Take Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Take Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Take Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Take Out is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Take Out on?
Take Out is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Take Out?
If you liked Take Out, try Blind Mountain, Lighting Up the Stars, Poor Cow.
Who directed Take Out?
Take Out (2008) was directed by Tsou Shih-ching and Sean Baker and stars Charles Jang, Jeng-Hua Yu, Wang-Thye Lee.