Taken 2
2012, English. Directed by Olivier Megaton.
First they took his daughter. Now they're coming for him.
In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 7,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Taken 2
Taken 2 is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Part of a series
Taken: watch order
Cast & crew
- Olivier MegatonDirector
- Liam NeesonBryan Mills
- Maggie GraceKim Mills
- Famke JanssenLenore St. John
- Leland OrserSam Gilroy
- D. B. SweeneyBernie Harris
- Jon GriesMark Casey
- Rade ŠerbedžijaMurad Krasniqi
- Luke GrimesJamie
- Kevork MalikyanInspector Durmaz
- Alain FiglarzSuko
- Frank AlvarezCar Wash Attendant
- Murat TuncelliCustom Officer Albania
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2012
- Country
- France, Turkey, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $376M
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Taken 2: quick answers
What should I watch before Taken 2?
Watch Taken (2008) first.
What comes after Taken 2?
Next in the series: Taken 3 (2014).
Is Taken 2 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 7,350 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taken 2?
Taken 2 runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Taken 2 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taken 2. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taken 2 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taken 2 is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taken 2 on?
Taken 2 is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taken 2?
If you liked Taken 2, try Hostage, Stolen, Protector.
Who directed Taken 2?
Taken 2 (2012) was directed by Olivier Megaton and stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.