Taking Off_
""Taking Off" is about people. People like your neighbor. People like the family down the street. People like yourself."
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.
Starring
Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Taking Off was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
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 ra...
Taking Off is a Music, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (20)
Lynn Carlin
Lynn Tyne
Buck Henry
Larry Tyne
Georgia Engel
Margot
Tony Harvey
Tony
Audra Lindley
Ann Lockston
Paul Benedict
Ben Lockston
Vincent Schiavelli
Schiavelli
DG
David Gittler
Jamie
Ike Turner
Self
Tina Turner
Self
LH
Linnea Heacock
Jeannie Tyne
Rae Allen
Mrs. Divito
FB
Frank Berle
Committee Man
Philip Bruns
Policeman
GB
Gail Busman
Nancy Lockston
CC
Corinna Cristobal
Corinna Divito
BD
Barry Del Rae
Schuyler
RD
Robert Dryden
Dr. Bronson
Allen Garfield
Norman
MG
Madeline Geffen
Committee Woman
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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 parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
How long is Taking Off?
Taking Off has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who stars in Taking Off?
The cast of Taking Off includes Lynn Carlin, Buck Henry, Georgia Engel, Tony Harvey, Audra Lindley.
What is the rating of Taking Off?
Taking Off has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 101 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Drama