Taken (2008): movie guide

What is Taken about?

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.

Cast highlights

Taken features Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Olivier Rabourdin, Katie Cassidy, Nicolas Giraud. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2008-02-18. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (12,577 votes). Genres: Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Taken?

Taken is listed as Action, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Taken?

Taken runs about 94 minutes.

Who stars in Taken?

Cast highlights include Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Olivier Rabourdin, Katie Cassidy, Nicolas Giraud.

Does Cinema Box stream Taken?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Taken?

Open the Taken page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.