Taking Off movie poster

Taking Off

""Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself."

March 28, 1971 1h 33m 6.9/10 (100 votes)

Originally released in 1971. Taking Off is a music/comedy film. directed by Miloš Forman.

Starring Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, and Georgia Engel

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 28, 1971 54 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (100 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Crown-Hausman
  • Renn Productions
  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taking Off about?

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 pa...

Who directed Taking Off?

Taking Off was directed by Miloš Forman.

How long is Taking Off?

Taking Off has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Taking Off released?

Taking Off was released on March 28, 1971 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taking Off?

The main cast of Taking Off includes Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey, Audra Lindley.