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Takers

2010·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic456.0Rotten Tomatoes28%62%

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Takers fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness3
  • Romance2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Heist ThrillerHigh-Octane ActionBank RobberyCat-and-Mouse GameGritty Crime DramaEnsemble CastStylish VisualsSuspenseful PlanningExplosive Climax

Crew

Directed by:
Douglas Aarniokoski, Steve Gehrke, Steve Danton
Written by:
Gabriel Casseus, John Luessenhop, Avery Duff
Produced by:
Morris Chestnut, T.I., Chris Brown
Composed by:
Kami Asgar, Deb Adair, Gregg Landaker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Takers

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Where can I stream Takers legally?

fuboTVYouTube TVStarz

Takers is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Takers worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Takers rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Takers?

1 h 47 min

Takers runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Takers?

Critics37
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Takers higher (61) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Takers a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$80 million

Yes. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $80 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Takers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Takers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Takers in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Takers, including Suicide by Cop, Manipulative Bastard, Kill the Cutie.