How many Taken films are there?

There are 3 Taken films, released between 2008 and 2014 — from Taken (2008) to Taken 3 (2014).

Where can I watch the Taken films in India?

2 of the 3 Taken films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.

Is Taken on Netflix in India?

No. In India the Taken films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.

What order should I watch the Taken films in?

Watch them in release order, starting with Taken (2008) and ending with Taken 3 (2014). The full 3-film order is listed above.

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Where to watch the Taken films in order

The Taken franchise is an action, thriller and crime series of 3 films released between 2008 and 2014. It runs from Taken (2008) to Taken 3 (2014), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.

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films: 2 of 3
on Indian OTT: 2008–2014
release span: PG-13
age rating

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Where to watch in India

2 of the 3 Taken films stream on Indian OTT (JioHotstar); the remaining 1 is available to rent or buy.

JioHotstar

The Taken franchise, explained

The series reviews well overall: its 3 rated films average 6.7 on TMDB, peaking at 7.4 for Taken (2008) and dropping to 6.3 for Taken 3 (2014).

Watched back to back, the films add up to about 4h 54m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG-13, so plan the saga accordingly.

This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.

How to watch the Taken films in order

The clearest way through the Taken franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Taken (2008) and finish on Taken 3 (2014). 2 of the 3 are on Indian OTT (JioHotstar); for the 1 that isn't, you'll need to rent or buy. Back to back, the full binge runs about 4h 54m.

3 films, in release order

1
The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Taken
20087.41h 34mMoviePG-13
“They took his daughter. He'll take their lives.”
Director: Pierre Morel
Cast: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Olivier Rabourdin
Not on Indian OTT — streaming abroad
Paramount+ · US
Bryan Mills, a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter Kim. After reluctantly agreeing with his ex-wife to let Kim go to Paris on vacation with a friend, his worst nightmare comes true. While on the phone with his daughter shortly after she arrives in Paris, she and her friend are abducted by a gang of human traffickers. Working against the clock, Bryan relies on his extensive training and skills to track down the ruthless gang that abducted her and launch a one-man war to rescue his daughter.
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2
The second film in the franchise.
Taken 2
20126.4MoviePG-13
Streaming in India
JioHotstar
3
The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
Taken 3
20146.31h 49mMoviePG-13
“It ends here.”
Director: Olivier Megaton
Cast: Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, Maggie Grace, Dougray Scott
Streaming in India
JioHotstar
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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Taken: where to watch — FAQ

How many Taken films are there?: There are 3 Taken films, released between 2008 and 2014 — from Taken (2008) to Taken 3 (2014).
Where can I watch the Taken films in India?: 2 of the 3 Taken films stream on Indian OTT on JioHotstar. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.
Is Taken on Netflix in India?: No. In India the Taken films are not on Netflix — they stream on JioHotstar.
What order should I watch the Taken films in?: Watch them in release order, starting with Taken (2008) and ending with Taken 3 (2014). The full 3-film order is listed above.