The Taking of Pelham 123 is a remake of the 1974 film of the same name. The story revolves around a group of armed men, led by the enigmatic and calculating Ryder (played by Laurence Fishburne), who hijack a New York City subway train, Pelham 123. The train, carrying a significant number of passengers, becomes a pawn in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between Ryder and the authorities.