Take

2008·Movie
1h 38min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Take fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It takes a moment to steal a lifetime.

The lives of two strangers - a struggling mother and a gambling addict - meet in tragedy. Years pass, and they must come to terms with themselves, and one another.
Non-Linear TragedyEmotional Grief DramaCharacter Study of LossGritty RealismHeavy MelancholyPsychological TraumaFragmented StorytellingIntimate PerformancesSomatic PainRedemptive Ambiguity

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Take legally?

Take is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Take worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 22). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Take rated?

ViolenceDrug useDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, drug use, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Take?

1 h 38 min

Take runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Take?

Critics22
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Take higher (64) than critics (22). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Take in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Take?

5CACHDEGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Take in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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