Taking Off (1971) movie poster

Taking Off (1971)

""Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself."
ThumbScore
👍 78%audience score Estimated from TMDB user ratings and critic scores, calibrated to Google's former audience score. Google stopped publishing it in 2026.
Critics Score
🎬 100%
MusicComedyDrama

Seen it? Rate it in one tap.

FavoriteLoved itLiked itIt was OKNot for me

Rate 5 films and ThumbScore predicts your score for every other one. Not seen it? Get your predicted score →

Where to Watch

No streaming options currently available in the US.
Subtitles on OpenSubtitles.com: English · Español · Español (Latinoamérica) · Español (España)
Most Spanish subtitles are not marked by region.
Full of ads, or out of sync? Fix it free, in your browser
Director
Runtime
1h 33m
Country
United States of America, France
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (112 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%

Cast

Lynn Carlin as Lynn Tyne
Buck Henry as Larry Tyne · 72% avg
Georgia Engel as Margot
Tony Harvey as Tony
Audra Lindley as Ann Lockston
Paul Benedict as Ben Lockston · 71% avg
Vincent Schiavelli as Schiavelli · 73% avg
David Gittler as Jamie

Is Taking Off good?

Most people think so. 78% audience score, estimated from 112 TMDB ratings. Critics rated it higher at 100%, but audiences were less impressed.

Overview

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. Wikipedia ↗

Movies You Might Like

← Browse All Movies | Free Movies | Best Movies | New Releases
💬 Feedback