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The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

1974Movie1 h 45 minR

CrimeThriller
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic687.9Rotten Tomatoes98%88%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

We are going to kill one passenger a minute until New York City pays us 1 million dollars.

In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.

Feels like

  • 1970s New York
  • Subway Hijacking
  • Ransom Negotiation
  • Gritty Crime Thriller
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character-Driven
  • Tense Standoff
  • Caper Movie

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Sargent
Written by
Peter Stone, John Godey
Produced by
Gabriel Katzka, Edgar J. Scherick
Music by
David Shire

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 2, 1974 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
October 2, 1974
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
123 countries

Tropes

Arc Words, Captain Obvious, Spared by the Adaptation +9

  • Arc Words
  • Captain Obvious
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Oh, Crap!
  • New Meat
  • The Vietnam Vet
  • Perfect Health
  • Only a Flesh Wound
  • Lampshade Hanging
  • First Day from Hell
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Vehicle Title

12 of 116 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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?

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In the United States, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three streams on Prime, fuboTV, and MGM+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 68).

Will The Taking of Pelham One Two Three make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

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

Arc WordsCaptain ObviousSpared by the AdaptationOh, Crap!New MeatThe Vietnam VetPerfect HealthOnly a Flesh WoundLampshade HangingFirst Day from HellChekhov's GunVehicle Titleand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 tropes for it, including Arc Words, Captain Obvious, and Spared by the Adaptation.