The Takedown
“Two cops. One case. No clue.”
Ousmane Diakité and François Monge are two cops with very different styles, backgrounds and careers. The unlikely pair are reunited once again for a new investigation that takes them across France. What seemed to be a simple drug deal turns out to be a much bigger criminal case wrapped in danger and unexpected comedy.
Where to watch The Takedown in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open The Takedown there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Takedown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Takedown
The Takedown is a 2022 French-language comedy and action film directed by Louis Leterrier. The cast is led by Omar Sy, Laurent Lafitte, Izïa Higelin. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Takedown was produced by Mandarin Production and made in France. It was released on May 6, 2022, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Louis Leterrier
- Writers
- Stéphane Kazandjian
- Release date
- May 6, 2022
- OTT release
- May 6, 2022
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Mandarin Production
The Takedown cast & crew
The Takedown was directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Stéphane Kazandjian.
The cast features Omar Sy as Ousmane Diakhité, Laurent Lafitte as François Monge, Izïa Higelin as Alice, Dimitri Storoge as Brunner, Stéphane Pezerat as Mercier, and Jo Prestia as Goran.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Thomas Hardmeier and it was produced by Eric Altmayer and Nicolas Altmayer.
Is The Takedown worth watching?
The Takedown holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 515 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and action, The Takedown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Takedown
In United States, you can stream The Takedown on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 6, 2022.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Takedown
Omar Sy
Ousmane Diakhité
Laurent Lafitte
François Monge
Izïa Higelin
Alice
Dimitri Storoge
Brunner
Stéphane Pezerat
Mercier
Jo Prestia
Goran
Flavie Péan
Mrs. Brunner
Catherine Schaub-Abkarian
Mrs. Marchal
Sylvia Bergé
Head of Crim'
Djimo Salim
Djimo
Bertrand Usclat
Méaux
Élodie Hesme
Shrink
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The Takedown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Takedown in United States?
The Takedown is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Takedown on Netflix?
Yes — The Takedown is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Takedown in?
The Takedown is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Takedown?
The Takedown runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Takedown rated?
The Takedown is rated 15. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 515 ratings.
▸When did The Takedown release on OTT?
The Takedown became available digitally on May 6, 2022.
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