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Taken 3
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Olivier Megaton. With Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace.
6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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6.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEx-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 inspec…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Taken 3.
MoviHero lists December 16, 2014 as the release date for Taken 3. Olivier Megaton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills, Forest Whitaker as Inspector Frank Dotzler, Maggie Grace as Kim Mills, Dougray Scott as Stuart St. John. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 16, 2014
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime1h 49m
DirectorOlivier Megaton
CastLiam Neeson as Bryan Mills, Forest Whitaker as Inspector Frank Dotzler, Maggie Grace as Kim Mills, Dougray Scott as Stuart St. John
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Taken 3 right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Taken 3 runs 1h 49m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.3/10 from 6,344 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability4/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Taken 3
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Viewer reaction
“Taken 3 tries to bring a fresh angle to the franchise, shifting from the usual "rescue mission" to a fugitive-style thriller, but it doesn’t quite…”
Viewer reaction
“Independently a fine movie rather being associated with TAKEN.”
Viewer reaction
“The rugged and feisty Liam Neeson (as on-screen alter ego ex-CIA operative Bryan Mills) is back in fighting form for a third and supposedly final…”
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Viewer reaction
“I was looking forward to this movie and I have to say that I was a wee bit disappointed.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherInspector Frank DotzlerInspector Frank Dotzler in Taken 3 (2014), played by Forest Whitaker.Open character guide otherBryan MillsBryan Mills appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2008-2014, portrayed by Liam Neeson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherKim MillsKim Mills appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2008-2014, portrayed by Maggie Grace. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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