The Taking of Pelham One Two Three

Name: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
Director: Joseph Sargent
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy
Released: 1974
Duration: 105 min

1h 45m · 1974 · Directed by Joseph Sargent · 4.1 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) runs 1h 45m, directed by Joseph Sargent. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers while the authorities question about the method of their escape.

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Action, Comedy

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)

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