Taken (2008) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Taken
Director: Pierre Morel
Released: 2008
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.4

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.

Rated PG-13 • 2008 • 1h 33m

Directed by Pierre Morel

7.4

10K+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

14+

A retired CIA operative's daughter is kidnapped in Paris by an Albanian gang — and he has 96 hours to find her before she disappears forever. Liam Neeson. PG-13 covers action violence and the human trafficking subject matter.

Cast

Liam Neeson

Maggie Grace

Famke Janssen

Olivier Rabourdin

Katie Cassidy

Nicolas Giraud

Leland Orser

Jon Gries

Holly Valance

David Warshofsky

Gérard Watkins

Arben Bajraktaraj

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Is Taken appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Taken

Sex Strong 5/10

Violence Strong 7/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Strong 5/10

Themes Strong 6/10

What happens in Taken, moment by moment

0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
0:15 💬 Language 3/10
0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 5/10

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Sex and nudity in Taken

Sex trafficking depicted — young women drugged and sold. The film depicts this reality without exploiting it.

Violence and gore in Taken

Neeson dispatching criminals throughout Paris. Torture. Shootouts. Action violence consistent with PG-13.

Language in Taken

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Taken

Young women drugged — part of the trafficking operation.

Mature themes in Taken

'I will find you and I will kill you.' The film that revived Liam Neeson's career as an action star. The human trafficking subject matter is taken seriously even within the revenge action formula.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taken appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Taken is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. A retired CIA operative's daughter is kidnapped in Paris by an Albanian gang — and he has 96 hours to find her before she disappears forever. Liam Neeson. PG-13 covers action violence and the human trafficking subject…

What age rating does Taken have?

Taken is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

What is Taken about?

Is there sex or nudity in Taken?

Sex trafficking depicted — young women drugged and sold. The film depicts this reality without exploiting it.

How violent is Taken?

Neeson dispatching criminals throughout Paris. Torture. Shootouts. Action violence consistent with PG-13.

Is the language in Taken appropriate for kids?

Moderate language consistent with PG-13.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Taken?

Young women drugged — part of the trafficking operation.

What mature themes appear in Taken?

'I will find you and I will kill you.' The film that revived Liam Neeson's career as an action star. The human trafficking subject matter is taken seriously even within the revenge action formula.

How long is Taken?

Taken runs 93 minutes, directed by Pierre Morel, released in 2008.

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