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Taken
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Directed by Pierre Morel. With Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBryan 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…
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Release snapshot for Taken.
MoviHero lists February 18, 2008 as the release date for Taken. Pierre Morel is the listed director. The listed cast includes Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, Maggie Grace as Kim Mills, Famke Janssen as Lenore St. John, Olivier Rabourdin as Jean-Claude Pitrel. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 18, 2008
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 34m
DirectorPierre Morel
CastLiam Neeson as Bryan Mills, Maggie Grace as Kim Mills, Famke Janssen as Lenore St. John, Olivier Rabourdin as Jean-Claude Pitrel
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Taken runs 1h 34m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 12,548 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBryan MillsBryan Mills appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2008-2014, portrayed by Liam Neeson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherKim MillsKim Mills appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2008-2014, portrayed by Maggie Grace. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherLenore St. JohnLenore St. John appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Famke Janssen. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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