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Taken 3 (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Taken 3 is a 2015 action thriller directed by Olivier Megaton, starring Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker and Famke Janssen. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $326.5 million worldwide on a $48 million budget. Critics gave it 12% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Rotten Tomatoes
12%
worldwide gross
$326.5M
budget
$48M
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Taken 3 (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Olivier Megaton
Genres
Action , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
Budget
$48M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Taken 3 About?

The premise of Taken 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Framed for the murder of his ex-wife, former operative Bryan Mills finds himself pursued by vengeful enemies and battling against powerful government agencies. Using his formidable skills, he fights to clear his name, uncover the real killer, and protect his daughter from those seeking to exploit the escalating situation. Driven by a thirst for justice and a desire to safeguard his family, Mills navigates a web of deceit and danger in this action-packed thriller.

Taken 3 Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • taken
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Cast & crew

Taken 3 Cast

Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Forest Whitaker and Famke Janssen. Directed by Olivier Megaton; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Olivier Megaton

More films directed by Olivier Megaton, best-rated first: Transporter 3, Colombiana, Taken 2 and The Last Days of American Crime.

Full filmography
Ratings

Taken 3 Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Taken 3 12% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Plot

Taken 3 Plot Summary

What happens in Taken 3 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As a retired CIA operative, Bryan Mills is no stranger to the complexities of espionage and deception. After a brief visit with his daughter, Kim, he returns home to find his life shattered by a web of deceit and murder. The unexpected arrival of his former wife, Lenore, opens a floodgate of revelations about her troubled marriage. However, their moment of connection is cut short when her husband, Stuart, issues a stark warning: “never see my wife again.”

Full summary

The whole story of Taken 3, scene by scene

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Box office

Taken 3 Box Office & Budget

Taken 3 grossed $326.5 million worldwide on a $48 million budget, 6.8 times what it cost. $89.3 million came from the US and Canada and $237.2 million (73%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$326.5M

6.8× its budget

US & Canada
$89.3M
International
$237.2M
Budget
$48M
US & Canada 27% Rest of the world 73%
Videos

Taken 3 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Taken 3.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Taken 3?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Who is the retired CIA operative in Taken 3?

Cars

Cars in Taken 3

99 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2014 Audi R8 Spyder.

All 99 cars
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Taken 3 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Main role
  • 2014 Audi R8 Spyder in Taken 3 2014 Audi R8 Spyder Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe in Taken 3 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe in Taken 3 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Important role
Details

Taken 3 Also Known As

40 alternative titles, including “3lrabolva” and “Tak3n”.

Also known as
  • 3lrabolva
  • Tak3n
  • Venganza 3
  • 테이큰3
  • Заручниця 3
  • 96 Sati U bijegu
  • 96 Hours Taken 3 - Alles Endet Hier
  • V3nganza (Venganza 3)
  • 96時間/レクイエム:2014
  • 飓风营救3
  • 救參96小時3
  • 96 Hours - Taken 3
+28 more
  • 96 hodin: Zúčtování
  • Заложница 3
  • V3nganza
  • חטופה 3
  • Elrabolva 3.
  • Твърде лично 3
  • Η Αρπαγή 3
  • Takip : Son Karşılaşma
  • เทคเคน 3 ฅนคมล่าไม่ยั้ง
  • Taken 3 - L'ora della verità
  • 테이큰 3
  • Uprowadzona 3
  • 96 sati: U bijegu
  • Taken 3: Teroare în L.A.
  • Викрадена 3
  • 96 hodín: Zúčtovanie
  • Busca Implacável 3
  • 即刻救援3
  • L'enlèvement 3
  • Búsqueda implacable 3
  • 96時間/レクイエム
  • Nolaupītā 3
  • Pagrobimas 3
  • Cưỡng Đoạt 3
  • Ugrabljena 3
  • ربوده‌شده ۳
  • V3njança, მძევალი 3
  • Röövitud 3

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FAQ

Taken 3 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Taken 3, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Taken 3?

Taken 3 runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Taken 3 released?

Taken 3 was released on January 9, 2015.

Who directed Taken 3?

Taken 3 was directed by Olivier Megaton.

More films by Olivier Megaton

Who is in the cast of Taken 3?

Taken 3 stars Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker and Famke Janssen, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Taken 3 make at the box office?

Taken 3 grossed $326.5 million worldwide ($89.3 million domestic, $237.2 million international) on a budget of $48 million.

How is Taken 3 rated?

Taken 3 has 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63% on TMDB, 2.3/5 on Letterboxd and 3.9/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Taken 3 have a post-credit scene?

No. Taken 3 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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