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Movie Info

Release Date: June 10, 2009
Runtime: 106 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (16)
Genres:
Crime Action Thriller
Budget: $100,000,000
Revenue: $150,166,126
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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51%
Tomatometer
55
55/100
Metacritic
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6.4/10
TMDB
3,354 votes
6.4/10
IMDb
216,960 votes
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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

2009

"One train, countless lives, a race against time."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: The Taking of Pelham 123? 🇪🇸 ES: Asalto al tren Pelham 123? 🇩🇪 DE: Die Entführung der U-Bahn Pelham 123? 🇵🇹 PT: Assalto ao Metro 1 2 3? 🇮🇹 IT: Pelham 1-2-3: Ostaggi in metropolitana? All international titles (16) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $100,000,000
Revenue: $150,166,126
Profit $50,166,126
ROI +50.2% (1.5x)

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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is directed by Tony Scott .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

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  • The film was shot primarily in New York City, utilizing real subway stations and trains to enhance authenticity; this decision contributed to the film's intense atmosphere.

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  • John Travolta's character, Ryder, was inspired by the real-life hijacking of a New York City subway train in 1976, which adds a layer of historical context to the film.

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  • The film features a score by Harry Gregson-Williams, who collaborated frequently with director Tony Scott, providing a tense and pulsating backdrop to the unfolding drama.

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  • During the subway scenes, some of the train interiors were modified to fit the film's narrative, including the addition of security and surveillance equipment not typically found in regular subway cars.

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  • In one scene, a character mispronounces the name of a subway station, which went unnoticed during filming, leading to a minor continuity error in the final cut.

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