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Release Year1971
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresMusic, Comedy, Drama
Votes110
DirectorMiloš Forman
WritersMiloš Forman, John Guare, Jean-Claude Carrière
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTaking Off
About Taking Off
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.
Directed by Miloš Forman, Taking Off leans on a strong ensemble — Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1971.
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