Take Out(2008)
One illegal immigrant, one smuggling debt, one day to pay up.
Take Out Synopsis
An illegal Chinese immigrant falls behind on payments on an enormous smuggling debt. Ming Ding has only until the end of the day to come up with the money.
Take Out (2008) is a drama film directed by Tsou Shih-ching, released on June 6, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Charles Jang, Jeng-Hua Yu, Wang-Thye Lee and Justin Wan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsou Shih-ching
- Writers:
- Tsou Shih-ching, Sean Baker
- Producers:
- Sean Baker, Tsou Shih-ching
- Cinematographer:
- Sean Baker
- Production:
- Cre Film
- Budget:
- $3,000
- Status:
- Released
Take Out (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Take Out before you stream it.
Take Out Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Jang
as Ming Ding
- Jeng-Hua Yu
Jeng-Hua Yu
as Young
- Wang-Thye Lee
Wang-Thye Lee
as Big Sister
- Justin Wan
Justin Wan
as Wei
- Jeff Huang
Jeff Huang
as Ma
- Shih-Yun Tsou
Shih-Yun Tsou
as Collector #1
- Joe Chien
Joe Chien
as Collector #2
- Waley Liu
Waley Liu
as Ming's Roommate
- Ed Jansen
Ed Jansen
as Ming's Roommate #2
- David Liu
David Liu
as Ming's Roommate #3
Huang Shengyi
as Ming's Cousin
- Ethel Brooks
Ethel Brooks
as First Delivery
Key crew
Directed by Tsou Shih-ching, written by Tsou Shih-ching and Sean Baker, produced by Sean Baker and Tsou Shih-ching.
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Take Out Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 50 ratings.
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Take Out – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Take Out online?
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Take Out (2008) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Take Out?
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The main cast of Take Out (2008) includes Charles Jang, Jeng-Hua Yu, Wang-Thye Lee, Justin Wan and Jeff Huang. The film was directed by Tsou Shih-ching. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Take Out released?
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Take Out was released on June 6, 2008 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Take Out worth watching?
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Take Out (2008) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Take Out?
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Yes. The official Take Out trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.