Movies like Taken

This is a revenge thriller focusing on a former hitman who embarks on a ruthless quest to avenge the death of his beloved dog, given by his late wife. Like Taken, John Wick is driven by a deeply personal motive and features intense action sequences and a relentless protagonist.

Tom Cruise plays a former military police officer who gets embroiled in a criminal conspiracy. Jack Reacher offers a blend of mystery, conspiracy, and gritty action along the same vein as Taken, with a charismatic and capable lead.

The first in the Bourne series, this film introduces Jason Bourne, a man suffering from amnesia and trying to discover his identity while being pursued by assassins. Its high-stakes action and a protagonist with a mysterious past are elements that fans of Taken will appreciate.

An 80s classic featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a retired elite commando fighting to rescue his daughter from an exiled dictator. Commando is the spiritual predecessor to Taken, showcasing intense solo combat and a father's relentless drive to save his kidnapped child.

Another Denzel Washington starrer, this film follows a bodyguard on a mission of vengeance after a little girl he was hired to protect is abducted in Mexico. Man on Fire shares Taken's intense protection-slash-revenge narrative arc, with gripping action and emotional depth.

Liam Neeson stars in this thriller as a man who awakes from a coma only to find someone else has assumed his identity and that no one, not even his wife, believes him. Full of intrigue and action, Unknown will appeal to Taken fans who enjoy the combination of identity crisis and relentless pursuit.