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Taking 5 (2007): Cast & Where to Watch

Taking 5 (2007) movie poster

Taking 5 is a 2007 family comedy directed by Andrew Waller, starring Daniella Monet as Gabby, Alona Tal and Bart Johnson. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Taking 5 (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Andrew Waller
Genres
Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Taking 5 About?

The premise of Taking 5 without spoilers.

Two geeky best friends, Gabby and Devon, plot to boost their popularity by getting the hottest boy‑band, 5 Leo Rise (The Click Five), to play at their high‑school homecoming. When their free‑concert plan backfires, they kidnap the group, sparking limos, jam sessions, a budding romance, and a secret that could ruin everything. Will the band still perform, or will the girls stay outcasts?

Taking 5 Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • boy band
  • high school
  • limousine
  • man tied up
  • tied to chair
  • tied to a tree
  • school
  • band
  • concert
  • teenager
  • kidnapping
Where to watch

Where to Watch Taking 5

Stream it on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Taking 5 Cast & Characters

Daniella Monet leads the cast as Gabby, with Alona Tal as Devon and Bart Johnson. Directed by Andrew Waller; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Taking 5

· 3 more
Videos

Taking 5 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Taking 5.

Taking 5 Trailer
Cars

Cars in Taking 5

7 cars on screen, including the 2002 Audi allroad quattro C5 and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.

All 7 cars
  • 2002 Audi allroad quattro C5 in Taking 5 2002 Audi allroad quattro C5 Important role
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Taking 5 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser in Taking 5 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role
  • 1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 in Taking 5 1970 Volkswagen Sedan Typ 1 Important role
Details

Taking 5 Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Taking 5 - Una rock band in ostaggio” and “תחטפי את ליבי”.

Also known as
  • Taking 5 - Una rock band in ostaggio
  • תחטפי את ליבי
  • Správně praštěný holky
  • Dando Um Tempo

Seen Taking 5?

FAQ

Taking 5 FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Taking 5, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Taking 5?

Taking 5 runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Taking 5 released?

Taking 5 was released on December 12, 2007.

Who directed Taking 5?

Taking 5 was directed by Andrew Waller.

More films by Andrew Waller

Who is in the cast of Taking 5?

Taking 5 stars Daniella Monet as Gabby, Alona Tal as Devon and Bart Johnson, among 7 credited actors.

Where can I watch Taking 5?

In the US, Taking 5 is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Taking 5 have a post-credit scene?

No. Taking 5 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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