Taken 2 (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Taken 2 is a 2012 action thriller directed by Olivier Megaton, starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $376.2 million worldwide on a $45 million budget. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Olivier Megaton
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $45M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Taken 2 About?
The premise of Taken 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While on vacation in Istanbul with his daughter Kim, retired CIA operative Bryan Mills finds himself the target of vengeful Albanian gangsters seeking retribution for his previous actions. When Bryan and his wife are kidnapped, he must draw upon his unique skillset to rescue them both and confront the dangerous criminals who threaten his family. A thrilling and intense pursuit ensues as Bryan systematically takes down his adversaries in a desperate fight for survival.
Taken 2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kidnapping
- revenge
- avenging son's death
- funeral
- handcuffed to a pipe
- sequel
- police corruption
- cut
- hood
- istanbul turkey
- former agent
- danger
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- ledge
- cell phone
- handcuffs
- hiding in a closet
- kidnapping a girl
- american in istanbul
- chase
- american in turkey
- open market
- locked gate
- vendetta
- friend
- overprotective father
- retribution
- hooded captive
- breaking someone's neck
- hotel maid
- family honor
- turkish bath
- brutality
- bloodshed
- driving in reverse
- blue mosque istanbul
- hog tied
- revenge motive
- arms tied overhead
- hand grenade
- driving lesson
- rooftop chase
- police car chase
- hung upside down
- bag over head
- tied to a chair
- shot to death
- albanian mafia
- car crash
- ex husband ex wife relationship
- violence
Taken 2 Cast
Liam Neeson leads the cast, with Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen. Directed by Olivier Megaton.
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Director Olivier Megaton
More from Olivier Megaton
More films directed by Olivier Megaton, best-rated first: Transporter 3, Colombiana, The Last Days of American Crime and Taken 3.
Taken 2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Taken 2 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.6
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TMDB 64% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
64 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Taken 2 Plot Summary
What happens in Taken 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the harrowing events in Paris from Taken, Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, finds himself facing a new threat as the relatives of the men he killed while rescuing his daughter, Kim, arrive from France. These men are mourned in their hometown of Tropoje, Albania, where their vengeful leader, Murad (Rade Serbedzija), promises that they will hunt down Bryan to avenge their loved ones.
Full summary
The whole story of Taken 2, scene by scene
Taken 2 Box Office & Budget
Taken 2 grossed $376.2 million worldwide on a $45 million budget, 8.4 times what it cost. $139.9 million came from the US and Canada and $236.3 million (63%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$376.2M
8.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $139.9M
- International
- $236.3M
- Budget
- $45M
Taken 2 Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 2 trailers, 2 clips and 5 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer International Trailer
- Clip The Getaway
- Clip Rooftop Chase
- Behind the Scenes Family To Root For
How Well Do You Know Taken 2?
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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What is the main reason behind Murad's pursuit of Bryan Mills?
Cars in Taken 2
45 cars on screen, including the 2009 BMW 7 F02 and the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 Important role -
1999 Mercedes-Benz ML W163 Important role
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Movies Like Taken 2
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Taken, Taken 3 and Transporter 2.
Taken 2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Taken 2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Taken 2?
Taken 2 runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Taken 2 released?
Taken 2 was released on October 5, 2012.
Who directed Taken 2?
Taken 2 was directed by Olivier Megaton.
More films by Olivier Megaton Who is in the cast of Taken 2?
Taken 2 stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace and Famke Janssen.
How much did Taken 2 make at the box office?
Taken 2 grossed $376.2 million worldwide ($139.9 million domestic, $236.3 million international) on a budget of $45 million.
How is Taken 2 rated?
Taken 2 has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Taken 2 have a post-credit scene?
No. Taken 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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