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Takers

2010Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

Crime
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic456.0Rotten Tomatoes28%62%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Who's Taking Who?

A seasoned team of bank robbers, including Gordon Jennings, John Rahway, A.J., and brothers Jake and Jesse Attica successfully complete their latest heist and lead a life of luxury while planning their next job. When Ghost, a former member of their team, is released from prison he convinces the group to strike an armored car carrying $20 million. As the "Takers" carefully plot out their strategy and draw nearer to exacting the grand heist, a reckless police officer inches closer to apprehending the criminals.

Feels like

  • Heist Thriller
  • High-Octane Action
  • Bank Robbery
  • Cat-and-Mouse Game
  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Stylish Visuals
  • Suspenseful Planning
  • Explosive Climax

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
John Luessenhop
Written by
Gabriel Casseus, John Luessenhop, Avery Duff
Produced by
T.I., Will Packer, Jason Geter
Music by
Paul Haslinger

Everyone

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Facts

August 26, 2010 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
August 26, 2010
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$80 million
Available in
93 countries

Tropes

Suicide by Cop, Manipulative Bastard, Kill the Cutie +9

  • Suicide by Cop
  • Manipulative Bastard
  • Kill the Cutie
  • From Bad to Worse
  • Badass in a Nice Suit
  • Broomstick Quarterstaff
  • Plethora of Mistakes
  • Le Parkour
  • Title Drop
  • Senseless Sacrifice
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Two-Person Pool Party

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Takers?"

Questions about Takers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Takers?

YouTube TVStarzTubi TVSony Pictures Core

In the United States, Takers streams on YouTube TV, Starz, and Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 43 other countries.

Is Takers worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (61 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is Takers okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Takers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Takers use?

Suicide by CopManipulative BastardKill the CutieFrom Bad to WorseBadass in a Nice SuitBroomstick QuarterstaffPlethora of MistakesLe ParkourTitle DropSenseless SacrificeEven Evil Has Loved OnesTwo-Person Pool Partyand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Suicide by Cop, Manipulative Bastard, and Kill the Cutie.