The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a 2009 action thriller directed by Tony Scott, starring John Travolta and Denzel Washington. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $150.2 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. Critics gave it 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 About?
The premise of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned subway dispatcher finds himself in a tense standoff when a ruthless criminal hijacks a train and demands a massive ransom. As the hostage situation unfolds, the dispatcher must use all his knowledge of the city’s complex subway system to thwart the criminal’s plan and rescue the passengers. With time running out, he grapples with the challenge of stopping the thieves and figuring out how they intend to escape.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Cast
John Travolta leads the cast, with Denzel Washington. Directed by Tony Scott.
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Director Tony Scott
More from Tony Scott
More films directed by Tony Scott, best-rated first: True Romance, Enemy of the State, Crimson Tide and Unstoppable.
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 55 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Plot Summary
What happens in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 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 the 6 train speeds through the underground tunnels of Manhattan, a group of cunning hijackers – Ryder, Bashkin, Emri, and Phil Ramos, the former train operator – seize control, taking passengers hostage. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s own Walter Garber (John Travolta), summoned from the Rail Control Center, receives a foreboding call from Ryder, demanding a staggering $10 million ransom within the hour and issuing a grim threat of executing one hostage every minute if his demands are not met.
Full summary
The whole story of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, scene by scene
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Box Office & Budget
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 grossed $150.2 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 1.5 times what it cost. $65.5 million came from the US and Canada and $84.7 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$150.2M
1.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $65.5M
- International
- $84.7M
- Budget
- $100M
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Taking of Pelham 123 - trailer
How Well Do You Know The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the initial demand made by Ryder during the hijacking?
Cars in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
85 cars on screen, including the 2006 BMW R 1200 RT-P and the 2006 Dodge Charger.
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Also Known As
44 alternative titles, including “O Sequestro do Metrô 123” and “Asalto al tren Pelham 123”.
- Also known as
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- O Sequestro do Metrô 123
- Asalto al tren Pelham 123
- Pelham 123: L'ultime station
- 骑劫地下铁
- 骑劫列车123
- The Taking of Pelham 123
- Metrodan Kaçış
- Únos vlaku 1 2 3
- Pelham 1-2-3: Ostaggi in metropolitana
- Únos metra 123
- Die Entführung der U-Bahn Pelham 123
- Assalto ao Metro 1 2 3
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- Escape del Metro 123
- Rescate del metro 123
- L'Attaque du métro 123
- Опасные пассажиры поезда 123
- Pelham 123: Ostaggi in metropolitana
- Assalto ao Metro 123
- 地铁惊魂
- Linje 1-2-3 kapad
- Ugrabitev metroja Pelham 123
- Hajsza a föld alatt
- Kaappaus metrossa - Pelham 1 2 3
- Kapring af Metro 1 2 3
- Επίθεση στον Συρμό
- Ударът "Пелам 123": Отвличане в метрото
- חטיפת הרכבת התחתית 123
- S-a furat un tren 123
- 펠햄 123
- O Sequestro do Metrô 1 2 3
- Assalt al tren Pelham 1
- 2
- 3
- Metro Strachu
- Захоплення підземки 123
- サブウェイ123 激突
- Metro 123 Kapret
- 亡命快劫
- ปล้นนรก รถด่วนขบวน 123
- Metro užgrobimas 123
- 騎劫列車123
- Chuyến Tàu Định Mệnh
- گرفتن قطار پلهام 1 2 3
- हाइजैक ऑफ मेट्रो २२३
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 released?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was released on June 12, 2009.
Who directed The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was directed by Tony Scott.
More films by Tony Scott Who is in the cast of The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 stars John Travolta and Denzel Washington.
How much did The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 make at the box office?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 grossed $150.2 million worldwide ($65.5 million domestic, $84.7 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 rated?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has 55 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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