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The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

“I can't get it out of my head. I'm gonna die today.”

★ 6.4(3,440)20091h 46m

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is streaming on Viaplay in Finland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Elisa Viihde, Telia Play and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Director: Tony Scott
Release date: 2009-06-10
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Box office: $150,166,126
Budget: $100,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Escape Artists

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 — trailer

About The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a 2009 movie in the Crime, Thriller and Action genres, directed by Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, John Travolta and John Turturro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 3,440 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Denzel Washington

Walter Garber

John Travolta

Ryder

John Turturro

Lt. Camonetti

Luis Guzmán

Phil Ramos

James Gandolfini

Mayor

Michael Rispoli

John Johnson

Gary Basaraba

Jerry Pollard, motorman

Alex Kaluzhsky

George, teen hostage

Alice Kremelberg

George's Girlfriend

Katherine Sigismund

Mother-hostage

Jake Siciliano

Boy hostage

Gbenga Akinnagbe

Wallace, hostage

Themes & keywords

new york cityhostagemotorcycle crashremakenew york subwaysubway trainstock marketsubway tunnelaftercreditsstinger

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 in Finland?+

In Finland, you can stream The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 on Viaplay. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Rakuten TV, Blockbuster, SF Anytime, Elisa Viihde, Telia Play and Amazon Video.

Is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 on Netflix?+

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is not on Netflix in Finland right now, but you can stream it on Viaplay.

How long is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?+

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

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.

When did The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 come out?+

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is a 2009 movie directed by Tony Scott.

What genre is The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?+

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 is Crime, Thriller and Action film.

Who directed The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3?+

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