Taken (2008)
📌 Available on Disney+ and Netflix and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
📖 Story
A father's worst nightmare unfolds in Paris when his teenage daughter vanishes into the underworld of human trafficking. Taken becomes a visceral portrait of paternal rage transformed into calculated vengeance, where a retired operative's lethal skills serve as the only currency that matters. What emerges is cinema stripped bare—no sentimentality, no compromise—just raw determination and the unforgiving mathematics of a man willing to burn everything to save his child.
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Chaotic comedy
82
Strong recommendation
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneTense and mysterious
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Questions keep it movingBuilds tension through reveal
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
📌 MPAA
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Runtime
94 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorPierre Morel
WritingLuc BessonRobert Mark Kamen
CastLiam NeesonMaggie GraceFamke JanssenOlivier RabourdinLeland Orser
ProductionPierre-Ange Le PogamLuc BessonDidier Hoarau
MusicNathaniel MéchalyVincent CossonAlexandre Mahout
CinematographyMichel AbramowiczStéphane BirzinÉric Le Roux
Where to watch Taken
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Now available through 21 official offers on 4 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot21 offers
Taken is currently listed across official watch options including Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV.
Subscription access may be available through Disney+ and Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 2.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 4.99 USD on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🔥Huge commercial success9.07x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue reached a very high multiple of the production cost
The release achieved a very large return multiple, clearly beyond a normal strong success.
Quick pulse
Huge success
💹 Return multiple: 9.07x📈 ROI: +807%🧾 Huge commercial success
💰Budget
$25M25 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$226.8M226.8 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🔥Commercial gap
+$201.8M+201.8 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🔥Return multiple
9.07x9.07x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $25M • Revenue: $226.8M • Commercial gap: +$201.8M ROI +807%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Return multiple is very high.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Liam Neeson
Bryan Mills
Maggie Grace
Kim Mills
Famke Janssen
Lenore St. John
Olivier Rabourdin
Jean-Claude Pitrel
Leland Orser
Sam Gilroy
Jon Gries
Mark Casey
David Warshofsky
Bernie Harris
Holly Valance
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Gérard Watkins
Patrice Saint-Clair
Arben Bajraktaraj
Marko Hoxha
Xander Berkeley
Stuart St. John
Katie Cassidy
Amanda
Radivoje Bukvić
Anton
Nicolas Giraud
Peter
Director: Pierre Morel
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch the movie Taken?
The film is available on multiple streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV. You can choose the available platform in your country and start watching immediately.
2Is the movie Taken suitable for families and children?
The film is an action-thriller directed at adults and not for young children, as it contains intense violence and thrilling scenes. It is recommended only for teenagers and adults.
3How long is the movie Taken?
The film is only 94 minutes long (approximately 1.5 hours), making it a suitable choice for quick and enjoyable viewing without consuming too much time.
4Who is the main actor in the movie Taken?
The lead actor is Liam Neeson, the famous Irish actor, who plays a former spy trying to rescue his daughter from her kidnappers.
5Who is the director and in what year was the film released?
The film was directed by Pierre Morel and released in 2008. It became one of the most famous action-thriller films of that era.
6What is the story of the movie Taken about?
The film tells the story of a former spy facing his toughest challenge when his daughter disappears in Paris. He embarks on a bloody journey against a human trafficking gang to rescue her before it's too late.
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