The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
Kernel Score: 85% · 607 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1974-10-02
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
- Stream: Prime Video
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a crime thriller about an armed subway hijacking and hostage situation.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Involves armed hijackers holding subway passengers hostage at gunpoint.
- Language: Some — Contains tense, gritty crime-drama language typical of its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Joseph Sargent
Cast
- Walter Matthau as Lt. Garber
- Robert Shaw as Blue
- Martin Balsam as Green
- Héctor Elizondo as Grey
- Earl Hindman as Brown
- James Broderick as Denny Doyle
- Dick O'Neill as Correll
- Lee Wallace as The Mayor
- Tom Pedi as Caz Dolowicz
- Jerry Stiller as Lt. Rico Patrone
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three FAQ
Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three good?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 607 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
In the US you can stream The Taking of Pelham One Two Three on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Taking of Pelham One Two Three OK for kids?
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is a crime thriller about an armed subway hijacking and hostage situation.
What movies are like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three?
If you liked The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, try Escape from New York, Dirty Harry, The Killer and Touchez Pas au Grisbi.