The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

Film - 2009 - Action & Adventure, Crime, Mystery & Thriller

The story

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

Directed by

Tony Scott

Starring

Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, James Gandolfini, Michael Rispoli

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.4 out of 10

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Film · 2009 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Mystery & Thriller

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

78% match1h 46mMA 15+
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The story

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

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IMDb
6.4 / 10
219k votes
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51%
Tomatometer
3.08 / 5
97k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime1h 46m
RatedMA 15+
Release2009-06-10
Where to watch
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