The Taking

2013·Movie
1h 17min
21
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb1.8Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Where to watch

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The Taking fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, fantasy, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Two strangers must discover a way to escape a sinister family who wishes to sacrifice their souls to an evil presence.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural HorrorSinister CultIsolationDesperationSlow BurnAtmosphericReligious Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Cezil Reed, Lydelle Jackson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Taking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Taking legally?

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The Taking is included with a subscription to Screambox and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Taking worth watching?

21
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 22/100 (IMDb 1.8 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Taking rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Taking?

1 h 17 min

The Taking runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Taking?

Critics70
Audiences29

Not quite. Critics rate The Taking higher (70) than audiences (29). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Taking in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Taking?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Taking in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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