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The Take

2008·Movie
1h 36min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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The crime was only the beginning

After he's shot during a heist in East L.A., an armored truck driver wrestles with rehabilitation and tracking down the man who committed the crime.
Gritty Crime ThrillerRevenge DramaUrban UnderworldPsychological StruggleIntense & TenseConsequences of CrimeEast LA SettingCharacter-Driven ConflictConfrontational

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Take legally?

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

Is The Take worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Take rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Take?

1 h 36 min

The Take runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Take?

Critics67
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Take higher (67) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Take in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Take?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Take in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.