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6.3 / 10(6,323 votes)IMDbPG-1320141h 49m$325.8M Worldwide GrossFrance, United States of America, Spain

Taken 3

“It ends here.”

Synopsis

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-30

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 9, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 3, 2015

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (6.79x ROI)

Production Budget

$48M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$325.8M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

6.79x

+$277.8M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $48MWorldwide: $325.8M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Olivier Megaton
Screenplay & Story
Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson
Original Score
Nathaniel Méchaly
Original Title
Taken 3
Country of Origin
France, United States of America, Spain
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 49m
Production Budget
$48M
Worldwide Gross
$325.8M
Production Studios
EuropaCorp, 20th Century Fox, M6 Films, TSG Entertainment, Meñakoz Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Olivier Megaton

Screenplay & Story

Robert Mark Kamen, Luc Besson

Original Score & Music

Nathaniel Méchaly

Director of Photography

Eric Kress, Marco Graziaplena, James Swanson

Film Editing

Nicolas Trembasiewicz, Audrey Simonaud

Producers

Luc Besson, Fernando Victoria de Lecea

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Luc BessonCharacters:Robert Mark Kamen

Department Leadership Roster

Luc Besson

Luc Besson

Producer

Olivier Megaton

Olivier Megaton

Director

Nicolas Trembasiewicz

Editor

Sébastien Inizan

Production Design

Eric Kress

Director of Photography

Nathaniel Méchaly

Nathaniel Méchaly

Original Music Composer

Audrey Simonaud

Editor

Laurent Demianoff

Laurent Demianoff

Stunt Coordinator

Jean-Louis Autret

Visual Effects Supervisor

Robert Mark Kamen

Robert Mark Kamen

Screenplay

Luc Besson

Luc Besson

Screenplay

Mark Vanselow

Mark Vanselow

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taken 3

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Taken 3 about?

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

Who directed Taken 3?

Taken 3 was directed by Olivier Megaton.

Who stars in Taken 3?

The principal cast of Taken 3 includes Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace, Dougray Scott, Famke Janssen.

When was Taken 3 released and how long is it?

Taken 3 was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.

What was the box office and production budget of Taken 3?

Taken 3 had a reported production budget of $48M and grossed $325.8M at the worldwide box office (6.79 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for Taken 3?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Taken 3 was composed by Nathaniel Méchaly.

Is Taken 3 based on a book or true story?

Taken 3 is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Luc Besson", Characters: "Robert Mark Kamen".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Taken 3?

Taken 3 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).