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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1998Movie1 h 40 min

CrimeThriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–36%
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–36%

Summary

In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Félix Alcalá
Written by
Peter Stone, John Godey
Produced by
Karen Moore
Music by
Stewart Copeland

Everyone

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Facts

February 1, 1998 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
February 1, 1998
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
Hungarian
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Psycho Party Member, Groin Attack, And Some Other Stuff +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?"

Questions about The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.2).

Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does The Taking of Pelham One Two Three use?

Psycho Party MemberGroin AttackAnd Some Other Stuff"Eureka!" MomentUndercover Cop RevealDeath by AdaptationPerfect HealthRunaway TrainMade of IronSpanner in the WorksWho Is Driving?Arc Wordsand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Psycho Party Member, Groin Attack, and And Some Other Stuff.