Tap for more title details
Taken (2008)
Content refreshed
Last updated
Updated: rating, vote count, budget, revenue, summary
This page was refreshed recently with updated rating data, summary text, box office data to keep the title details accurate and current.
📌 Available on platforms🛡️ PG-13
📖 Story
Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.
Will this fit your taste?
Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
ShofHub Watchprint
82
Strong recommendationChaotic comedy
EnergyRising and charged
TonePlayful comedy
ExperienceRule-breaking fun and mischief
Best suited fortense action and constant forward momentum
What to expect from this title?Expect a playful comedy that moves on attitude, quick gags, and easy momentum more than emotional depth.
Easy to enter quicklyBuilt for quick funClear and accessible mood
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Older teens
Family supervision is recommended for younger viewers.
Show full age-guidance details
Best suited for13
Content levelTeen content
GuidanceMay not suit younger children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense
This section is based on an available official age rating for this title. This guidance may still vary by country, episode, or release version.
🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight Taken is a 2008 film in the Action / Thriller category from France, United States. Directed by Pierre Morel. Starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace. Runtime: about 94 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.4/10.
Genre: Action / Thriller, Released in 2008, Original language: English, Production: France, United States, Runtime: about 94 minutes, Starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace.
📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot of the release budget, revenue, net gap, and return multiple based on the available numbers for this title.
🚀Blockbuster9.07x
Commercial takeaway
Revenue massively outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
Quick pulse
Blockbuster result
💹 Return multiple: 9.07x📈 ROI: +807%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$25M
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$227M
Total reported box office return.
🚀Net gain
+$202M
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
9.07x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
ROI +807%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, net gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Multiplied its budget strongly.
Runtime
94 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
France, United States
Type
Movie
Where to watch Taken
Current viewing options based on the best data we have.
Now available on 3 official platforms
Availability may vary by country and by subscription, buy, or rent option. If no verified direct link exists, the button will open provider search or the official provider page.
✅ 3 official platforms🌍 May vary by country
✅ Official viewing platforms
Legal platforms linked to this title with the best currently available access route.
Netflix
Legal platform
Opens provider search to reach the title page there.
Shahid VIP
Legal platform
Opens provider search to reach the title page there.
STARZPLAY
Legal platform
Opens the official provider page when no direct page is known.
Official trailer — Taken
▶
Tap the image to play the trailer without slowing down page load.
If you liked this vibe, watch next
Picks built around a closely related viewing feel.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
Liam Neeson
Bryan Mills
Maggie Grace
Kim Mills
Famke Janssen
Lenore St. John
Olivier Rabourdin
Jean-Claude Pitrel
Leland Orser
Sam Gilroy
Jon Gries
Mark Casey
David Warshofsky
Bernie Harris
Holly Valance
Sheerah
Show the rest of the cast
Gérard Watkins
Patrice Saint-Clair
Arben Bajraktaraj
Marko Hoxha
Xander Berkeley
Stuart St. John
Katie Cassidy
Amanda
Radivoje Bukvić
Anton
Nicolas Giraud
Peter
Director: Pierre Morel
❓ FAQ
Short, focused questions that help you decide quickly without repeating details already shown above.
1What is movie Taken (2008)?
It is a movie released in 2008 within the Action, Thriller category.
2What is the story of Taken?
Taken (2008) is a movie in the Action, Thriller category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch Taken online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Netflix, Shahid VIP, STARZPLAY.
4What is the rating of Taken?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 12,109 ratings.
5What is the runtime of Taken?
Its runtime is about 94 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is Taken best suited for?
An action-driven experience with rising pressure, sharp confrontations, and a clear push toward the next turn.
Ratings
TMDB is shown first here, and you can also add your own ShofHub rating for this title 👌
7.4 / 10
TMDB • 12,109 votes
You can also add your ShofHub rating for this title
Your review spaceAdd your rating for this titleYour rating helps visitors quickly — comments that include links are automatically rejected.
TMDB7.4/10
No user ratings yet… be the first 👑