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Taken 2

2012·Movie
1h 31min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic455.6Rotten Tomatoes22%52%

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HulufuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNow

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Taken 2 fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

First they took his daughter. Now they're coming for him.

In Istanbul, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills and his wife are taken hostage by the father of a kidnapper Mills killed while rescuing his daughter.
High-Octane Action ThrillerRevenge PlotHostage RescueFamily Under ThreatRelentless PacingInternational SettingHeroic ProtagonistPlausible ActionSequel Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Olivier Megaton, Ludovic Bernard, William Pruss
Written by:
Luc Besson, Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Produced by:
Luc Besson, John Papsidera, Franck Lebreton
Composed by:
Loïc Gourbe, Capucine Courau, Anne Gibourg

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Taken 2

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Where can I stream Taken 2 legally?

HulufuboTVHBO MaxYouTube TVFXNow

Taken 2 is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. 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 Taken 2 worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Taken 2 rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Taken 2?

1 h 31 min

Taken 2 runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Taken 2?

Critics34
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Taken 2 higher (57) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Taken 2 a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$376 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $376 million worldwide, 8.4 times its budget.

What language is Taken 2 in?

EnglishTurkishArabic

It was made in English, with some Turkish, Arabic. Produced in France, Türkiye, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Taken 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Taken 2 in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Taken 2 use?

Facepalm of DoomArtistic License – PhysicsFaux Affably EvilForegone ConclusionMaybe Ever AfterDelayed ReactionChekhov's GagFamous-Named ForeignerRevenge MyopiaAvenging the VillainsTook a Level in JerkassNewspaper-Thin Disguiseand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for Taken 2, including Facepalm of Doom, Artistic License – Physics, Faux Affably Evil.