Taken
2008, English. Directed by Pierre Morel.
They took his daughter. He'll take their lives.
Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Taken isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Pierre MorelDirector
- Liam NeesonBryan Mills
- Maggie GraceKim Mills
- Famke JanssenLenore St. John
- Olivier RabourdinJean-Claude Pitrel
- Katie CassidyAmanda
- Nicolas GiraudPeter
- Leland OrserSam Gilroy
- Jon GriesMark Casey
- Holly ValanceSheerah
- David WarshofskyBernie Harris
- Gérard WatkinsPatrice Saint-Clair
- Arben BajraktarajMarko Hoxha
Details
- Released
- 18 February 2008
- Country
- France, United States of America
- Written by
- Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
- Budget
- $25M
- Box office
- $227M
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Taken: quick answers
What comes after Taken?
Next in the series: Taken 2 (2012) and Taken 3 (2014).
Is Taken worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 12,568 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taken?
Taken runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Taken have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taken. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Taken parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Taken is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Taken on?
Taken isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Taken?
If you liked Taken, try Close Range, Protector, Close.
Who directed Taken?
Taken (2008) was directed by Pierre Morel and stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.