Taking Off
“"Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself.”
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
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About Taking Off
Taking Off is a 1971 English-language music, comedy and drama film directed by Miloš Forman. The cast is led by Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Taking Off was produced by Crown-Hausman, Renn Productions, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America and France. It was released on March 28, 1971, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Writers
- Miloš Forman, John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Release date
- March 28, 1971
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Production
- Crown-Hausman, Renn Productions, Universal Pictures
Taking Off cast & crew
Taking Off was directed by Miloš Forman and written by Miloš Forman, John Guare, and Jean-Claude Carrière.
The cast features Lynn Carlin as Lynn Tyne, Buck Henry as Larry Tyne, Georgia Engel as Margot, Tony Harvey as Tony, Audra Lindley as Ann Lockston, and Paul Benedict as Ben Lockston.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček and it was produced by Alfred W. Crown.
Is Taking Off worth watching?
Taking Off holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy music, comedy, and drama, Taking Off is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Taking Off
Lynn Carlin
Lynn Tyne
Buck Henry
Larry Tyne
Georgia Engel
Margot
Tony Harvey
Tony
Audra Lindley
Ann Lockston
Paul Benedict
Ben Lockston
Vincent Schiavelli
Schiavelli
David Gittler
Jamie
Ike Turner
Self
Tina Turner
Self
Linnea Heacock
Jeannie Tyne
Rae Allen
Mrs. Divito
Taking Off — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Taking Off in United States?
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▸What language is Taking Off in?
Taking Off is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Taking Off?
Taking Off runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Taking Off rated?
Taking Off is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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