Movie

Tooken

2015 · 81 min

A silly, joke-a-minute spoof that coasts on goofy gags and broad parody rather than real thrills.

Directed by: John Asher
Genres: Action, Comedy
Starring: Lee Tergesen, Reno Wilson, Lauren Stamile

Tagline: Your franchise is about to be taken.
Overview: Spoof of the "Taken" franchise. An ex-CIA agent who is now a mall security guard discovers that things are being taken from him. He must team up with his mom, also an ex-CIA agent, to defeat his rival and save his family.

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer

Rent or buy in the UK

Apple TV Store

More options Data from JustWatch

Directed by: John Asher
Genres: Action, Comedy
Starring: Lee Tergesen, Reno Wilson, Lauren Stamile

In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
revenge
parenthood
crime
loyalty
Places: suburbs
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

All scales, 0 to 10

Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	1
Humour	8
Realism	4
Romance	2
Tension	3
Darkness	3
Complexity	2
Emotional weight	2

Titles like Tooken

Movie

Overacting

2026

A silly, warm-hearted caper where amateur theatrics collide with action, keeping things light and easy to enjoy.

Absurd, light, brisk · about family · ensemble

Via: absurd
light
family
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 116 min

Details

OveractingHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Lethal Force

2002

A scrappy, joke-dense spoof that winks at every action cliché while keeping the shootouts fast and silly.

Absurd, satirical, brisk · about family and revenge · ensemble

Via: absurd
satirical
family
revenge
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 70 min

Details

Lethal ForceHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars

2019

A silly, disposable spoof that bounces along on broad gags and cheap superhero parody, easy to shrug off.

Absurd, satirical, brisk · about family and parenthood · ensemble

Via: absurd
satirical
family
parenthood
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: background
Runtime: 88 min

Details

Avengers of Justice: Farce WarsHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Spy Time

2015

A breezy, silly spy spoof that bounces between slapstick chases and father-son bickering, easy to enjoy without thinking.

Absurd, satirical, brisk · about family and revenge

Via: absurd
satirical
family
revenge
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 94 min

Details

Spy TimeHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Masterplan

2026

A breezy, playful caper that mixes slick heist thrills with the warm chaos of an instant family.

Light, brisk · about family

Via: light
family
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 110 min

Details

MasterplanHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

The In-Laws

2003

A silly, fast-paced caper that pairs straight-man fussiness with reckless spy antics for easy laughs.

Absurd, light, brisk · about family and parenthood · ensemble

Via: absurd
light
family
parenthood
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 98 min

Details

The In-LawsHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Playdate

2025

A silly, fast-paced buddy comedy where ordinary dads stumble through explosions and chase scenes, keeping the laughs constant and the stakes low.

Absurd, campy, brisk · about family and parenthood

Via: absurd
campy
family
parenthood
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 93 min

Details

PlaydateHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Chinango

2009

A breezy, silly martial-arts romp with flashy fights and broad comedy that never takes itself seriously.

Absurd, campy, brisk · about family and revenge

Via: absurd
campy
family
revenge
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 90 min

Details

ChinangoHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Awesome Lotus

1983

A silly, fast-moving spoof full of slapstick fights and goofy villains that you can switch on and enjoy without thinking.

Absurd, campy, brisk · about crime

Via: absurd
campy
crime
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 90 min

Details

Awesome LotusHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Despicable Me 4

2024

A bright, fast-paced cartoon caper full of slapstick, silly voices, and chaotic minion antics that keeps kids giggling and adults mildly amused.

Absurd, light, brisk · about family and revenge · ensemble

Via: absurd
light
family
revenge
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 94 min

Details

Despicable Me 4Hidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Rod Steele 0014: You Only Live Until You Die

1997

A silly, sexy spy spoof that winks at the camera and never takes itself seriously.

Absurd, satirical, brisk · about parenthood · ensemble

Via: absurd
satirical
parenthood
ensemble
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 93 min

Details

Rod Steele 0014: You Only Live Until You DieHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Christmas at the Kringles

2026

A silly, gory holiday romp that mixes suburban paranoia with slapstick fights and a boozy Santa.

Absurd, satirical, brisk · about family

Via: absurd
satirical
family
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 100 min

Details

Christmas at the KringlesHidden from your suggestions.

Where to watch in the UK

Rent or buy

Apple TV Store

Streaming data from JustWatch.All options on TMDB

Details

Genres: action, comedy
Directed by: John Asher
Written by: John Asher, Cameron Van Hoy
Starring: Lee Tergesen, Reno Wilson, Lauren Stamile, Joyce Bulifant, Laura-Leigh, Cameron Van Hoy, Margaret Cho, Akon
Music: Joseph Bauer
Cinematography: Blake T. Evans
Runtime: 81 min
Country: United States of America
Languages: English

TMDB IMDb Letterboxd Wikipedia Wikidata

Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

Tooken

How it feels

More like this

Titles like Tooken

Where to watch in the UK

Details