The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.
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Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 in the United States?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, and AMC in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 needs a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, and AMC, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 scores 6.4 on The Movie Database, 6.4 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 63 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 stars Denzel Washington, John Travolta, John Turturro, Luis Guzmán, and James Gandolfini. Tony Scott is the director.
How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
When did The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 come out?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was released on June 10, 2009.
Which studio made The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was produced by Escape Artists, Columbia Pictures, and Relativity Media in the United Kingdom and the United States.
What was the budget for The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 was made on a budget of $100,000,000.
How much did The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 make at the box office?
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 grossed $150,166,126 worldwide, against a budget of $100,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.