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Release Year2019
Runtime2h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes78
DirectorNiels Arden Oplev
WritersAnders Thomas Jensen
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHeld for Ransom
About Held for Ransom
HELD FOR RANSOM tells the true story of Danish photojournalist Daniel Rye who was held hostage for 398 days in Syria by the terror organization ISIS along with several other foreign nationals including the American journalist, James Foley. The film follows Daniel’s struggle to survive in captivity, his friendship with James, and the nightmare of the Rye family back home in Denmark as they try to do everything in their power to save their son. At the center of this crisis, we find hostage negotiator, Arthur, who plays a pivotal role in securing Daniel’s release.
Directed by Niels Arden Oplev, Held for Ransom leans on a strong ensemble — Esben Smed, Toby Kebbell, Amir El-Masry — 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 drama titles of 2019.
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