amnesiac84
8/10A european version of Captain Phillips: less action, yet a more thoughtful story and screenplay. Another great Danish movie.
Reviewed on June 22, 2014
A Hijacking(2012)
Kapringen
6.8(303)1h 43m2012-02-29
ThrillerDrama
A Hijacking Synopsis
Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
A Hijacking (2012) is a thriller and drama film directed by Tobias Lindholm, released on February 29, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim and Roland Møller. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 303 ratings.
- Director:
- Tobias Lindholm
- Writers:
- Tobias Lindholm
- Producers:
- Tomas Radoor, Rene Ezra
- Cinematographer:
- Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
- Composer:
- Hildur Guðnadóttir
- Production:
- DR, Nordisk Film Denmark
- Status:
- Released
A Hijacking (2012) Trailer
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A Hijacking Videos & Clips
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A Hijacking - Official UK trailer
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Drama - A HIJACKING - TRAILER | Johan Philip Asbæk, Soren Malling, Dar Salim
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A Hijacking Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pilou Asbæk
as Mikkel Hartmann
Søren Malling
as Peter C. Ludvigsen
Dar Salim
as Lars Vestergaard
Roland Møller
as Jan Sørensen
- Gary Skjoldmose Porter
Gary Skjoldmose Porter
as Connor Julian
- Abdihakin Asgar
Abdihakin Asgar
as Omar
Amalie Ihle Alstrup
as Maria Hartmann
- Amalie Vulff Andersen
Amalie Vulff Andersen
as Kamilla Hartmann
Linda Laursen
as Anette Ludvigsen
- Keith Pearson
Keith Pearson
as Kaptajn
- Allan Arnby
Allan Arnby
as Niels Giversen
- Bettina Schjerlund
Bettina Schjerlund
as Jytte
Key crew
Directed by Tobias Lindholm, written by Tobias Lindholm, produced by Tomas Radoor and Rene Ezra.
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A Hijacking Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 303 ratings.
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A Hijacking – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Hijacking online?
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A Hijacking (2012) is available to stream on Philo, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Warriors and Gangsters Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Hijacking?
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The main cast of A Hijacking (2012) includes Pilou Asbæk, Søren Malling, Dar Salim, Roland Møller and Gary Skjoldmose Porter. The film was directed by Tobias Lindholm. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Hijacking released?
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A Hijacking was released on February 29, 2012 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is A Hijacking worth watching?
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A Hijacking (2012) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 303 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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