Taking Off
1971, English. Directed by Miloš Forman.
"Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself.
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Taking Off
Taking Off isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1971.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 March 1971
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Written by
- John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière, Jon Klein
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Taking Off: quick answers
Is Taking Off worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taking Off?
Taking Off runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does Taking Off have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taking Off. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taking Off parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taking Off is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taking Off on?
Taking Off isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 March 1971. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like Taking Off?
If you liked Taking Off, try Sweet and Lowdown, Grace of My Heart, I'm Still Here.
Who directed Taking Off?
Taking Off (1971) was directed by Miloš Forman and stars Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel.